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He shall put on the holy linen tunic. He shall have the linen trousers on his body, and shall put on the linen sash, and he shall be clothed with the linen turban. They are the holy garments. He shall bathe his body in water, and put them on.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 4. Washed. On this day the high priest appeared in linen clothes, like one of the inferior priests, without the jewels; thought Josephus (de Bel. verse 15,) asserts the contrary. Calmet.—This was a feast of sorrow and of penance. Tirinus.—Perhaps he put on his more costly attire before he entered the holy of holies, verse 23, 4. Bible.
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