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Book of Leviticus - Chapter 16 - Verse 32

16:32
And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:

Meaning

In this verse, it describes the process of consecrating a priest to minister in the priest's office. The priest who is anointed and set apart for this role is responsible for making atonement for the people and putting on the holy garments, specifically the linen clothes. This act of atonement symbolizes the priest's role in reconciling the people with God and seeking forgiveness on their behalf. The action of putting on the holy garments signifies the priest's sanctification and separation for a sacred purpose. It is a solemn responsibility to act as a mediator between the people and God, offering sacrifices and prayers to bring about reconciliation and forgiveness. The process of consecration ensures that the priest is spiritually prepared and ceremonially pure to carry out their duties in the service of God.

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