Leviticus 16:20 cpdv — After he has cleansed the Sanctuary, and the tabernacle, and the altar, then let him offer the living goat.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"After he has cleansed the Sanctuary, and the tabernacle, and the altar, then let him offer the living goat. "

— Leviticus 16:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 16 — Context

17

Let no man be in the tabernacle when the high priest enters the Sanctuary in order to pray for himself, and for his house, and for the entire assembly of Israel, until he exits.

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And when he has exited to the altar which is before the Lord, let him pray for himself, and taking the blood of the calf, and of the he-goat, let him pour it upon its horns all around.

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And sprinkling with his finger seven times, let him expiate and sanctify it from the uncleanness of the sons of Israel.

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After he has cleansed the Sanctuary, and the tabernacle, and the altar, then let him offer the living goat.

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And placing both hands upon its head, let him confess all the iniquities of the sons of Israel, and all of their offenses and sins. And calling these down upon its head, he shall send it away, by means of a man prepared to do so, into the desert.

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And when the goat has carried all their iniquities into a solitary land, and has been released into the desert,

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Aaron shall return into the tabernacle of the testimony. And placing aside the vestments, which he had worn before when he entered into the Sanctuary, and leaving them there,

Leviticus 16:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:20 say?
Leviticus 16:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “After he has cleansed the Sanctuary, and the tabernacle, and the altar, then let him offer the living goat. ”
Where is Leviticus 16:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 20.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 16:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:20 in?
Leviticus 16:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 16:20?
Leviticus 16:20 reads (CPDV): “After he has cleansed the Sanctuary, and the tabernacle, and the altar, then let him offer the living goat. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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