Lev 16:23 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Lev 16:23-24: 16:23-24 For this ceremony, the high priest had to put on special clothing (16:4 ), which he used for no other purpose. When the ceremony concluded, he was to leave the garments in the Most Holy Place . Many scholars believe that the bathing and changes of clothing were necessary because handling the sin offering brought defilement.

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‏ Leviticus 16:23

Summary for Lev 16:23-24: 16:23-24 ^a For this ceremony, the high priest had to put on special clothing (16:4 ^b), which he used for no other purpose. When the ceremony concluded, he was to leave the garments in the Most Holy Place. Many scholars believe that the bathing and changes of clothing were necessary because handling the sin offering brought defilement.