OLD TESTAMENT

Leviticus 16:24

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Then he shall bathe himself in water in a holy place, put on his garments, and come out and offer his burnt offering and the burnt offering of the people, and make atonement for himself and for the people.

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Verse 24. Flesh, which was, in some sort, defiled by touching the goat.—Garments, belonging to his office.—Come out of the holy of holies. Calmet.—The remainder of the day was spent in joy. The priest washed himself, as a sign that he had obtained pardon. Menochius.

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