Leviticus 16:20 web — "When he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he shall present the live g…

World English Bible

""When he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he shall present the live goat."

— Leviticus 16:20, World English Bible

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Leviticus 16 — Context

17

No one shall be in the Tent of Meeting when he enters to make atonement in the Holy Place, until he comes out, and has made atonement for himself and for his household, and for all the assembly of Israel.

18

"He shall go out to the altar that is before Yahweh and make atonement for it, and shall take some of the bull's blood, and some of the goat's blood, and put it around on the horns of the altar.

19

He shall sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times, and cleanse it, and make it holy from the uncleanness of the children of Israel.

20

"When he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he shall present the live goat.

21

Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, even all their sins; and he shall put them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is in readiness.

22

The goat shall carry all their iniquities on himself to a solitary land, and he shall let the goat go in the wilderness.

23

"Aaron shall come into the Tent of Meeting, and shall take off the linen garments, which he put on when he went into the Holy Place, and shall leave them there.

Leviticus 16:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:20 say?
Leviticus 16:20 in the World English Bible reads: “"When he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he shall present the live 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 (WEB): “"When he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he shall present the live 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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