Leviticus 16:26 - Forerunner Commentary

Leviticus 16:26

24 And he shall wash his body with water in a holy place, put on his garments, come out and offer his burnt offering and the burnt offering of the people, and make¹ atonement for himself and for the people.

25 ^aThe fat of the sin offering he shall burn on the altar.

26 And he who released the goat as the scapegoat shall wash his clothes ^aand bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

27 ^aThe bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the Holy Place, shall be carried outside the camp. And they shall burn in the fire their skins, their flesh, and their offal.

28 Then he who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

29 “This shall be a statute forever for you: ^aIn the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall¹ afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether a native of your own country or a stranger who² dwells among you.

30 For on that day the priest shall make¹ atonement for you, to ^acleanse you, that you may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.

Verse Comparison: Leviticus 16:26

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American Standard Version
And he that letteth go the goat for Azazel shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Amplified® Bible
The man who led the sin-bearing goat out and let him go for Azazel {or} removal shall wash his clothes and bathe his body, and afterward he may come into the camp.

Contemporary English Version
The one who led the goat into the desert and sent it off to the demon Azazel must take a bath and wash his clothes before coming back into camp.

Darby English Version
And he that letteth go the goat for Azazel shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water; and afterwards he may come into the camp.

Good News Bible
The man who drove the goat into the desert to Azazel must wash his clothes and take a bath before he comes back into camp.

King James Version
And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.

New American Standard Bible
"The one who released the goat as the scapegoat shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water; then afterward he shall come into the camp.

New International Version
"The man who releases the goat as a scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may come into the camp.

New King James Version
And he who released the goat as the scapegoat shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"The one who released the goat as the scapegoat shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water; then afterward he shall come into the camp.

Revised Standard Version
And he who lets the goat go to Aza'zel shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

Young's Literal Translation
`And he who is sending away the goat for a goat of departure doth wash his garments, and hath bathed his flesh with water, and afterwards he cometh in unto the camp.

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