Leviticus 16:30 net — for on this day atonement is to be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins; you must be clean before the LORD.

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"for on this day atonement is to be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins; you must be clean before the LORD."

— Leviticus 16:30, NET Bible

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Leviticus 16 — Context

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The bull of the sin offering and the goat of the sin offering, whose blood was brought to make atonement in the holy place, must be brought outside the camp and their hide, their flesh, and their dung must be burned up,

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and the one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.

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Review of the Day of Atonement“This is to be a perpetual statute for you. In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you must humble yourselves and do no work of any kind, both the native citizen and the resident foreigner who lives in your midst,

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for on this day atonement is to be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins; you must be clean before the LORD.

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It is to be a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you must humble yourselves. It is a perpetual statute.

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“The priest who is anointed and ordained to act as high priest in place of his father is to make atonement. He is to put on the linen garments, the holy garments,

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and he is to purify the Most Holy Place, he is to purify the Meeting Tent and the altar, and he is to make atonement for the priests and for all the people of the assembly.

Leviticus 16:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:30 say?
Leviticus 16:30 in the NET Bible reads: “for on this day atonement is to be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins; you must be clean before the LORD.”
Where is Leviticus 16:30 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 30.
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 16:30.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:30 in?
Leviticus 16:30 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 16:30?
Leviticus 16:30 reads (NET): “for on this day atonement is to be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins; you must be clean before the LORD.” 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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