Leviticus 16:28
New International Version
The man who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may come into the camp.

New Living Translation
The man who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself in water before returning to the camp.

English Standard Version
And he who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

Berean Standard Bible
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.

King James Bible
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

New King James Version
Then he who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

New American Standard Bible
Then the one who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water; and afterward he shall come into the camp.

NASB 1995
“Then the one who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water, then afterward he shall come into the camp.

NASB 1977
“Then the one who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water, then afterward he shall come into the camp.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the one who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Amplified Bible
Then he who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body with water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

Christian Standard Bible
The one who burns them is to wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who burns them is to wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.”

American Standard Version
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Contemporary English Version
And whoever does this must take a bath and change clothes before coming back into camp.

English Revised Version
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever burns them must wash his clothes and his body. Then he may return to the camp.

Good News Translation
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and take a bath before he returns to camp.

International Standard Version
The one who burns them is to wash his clothes and bathe his body with water. After doing so, he may enter the camp."

Majority Standard Bible
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.

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

New Heart English Bible
He who burns them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

World English Bible
He who burns them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he who is burning them washes his garments, and has bathed his flesh with water, and afterward he comes into the camp.

Young's Literal Translation
and he who is burning them doth wash his garments, and hath bathed his flesh with water, and afterwards he cometh in unto the camp.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he burning them shall wash his clothes and wash his flesh in water, and after this he shall come in to the camp.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And whosoever burneth them shall wash his clothes, and flesh with water, and so shall enter into the camp.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And whoever will have burned them shall wash his clothes and flesh with water, and so he shall enter into the camp.

New American Bible
The one who burns them shall wash his garments and bathe his body in water; only then may he enter the camp.

New Revised Standard Version
The one who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward may come into the camp.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he who burns them shall wash his garments and shall bathe his body in water and then shall enter the encampment.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he that burns them shall wash his garments, and bathe his body in water, and afterwards he shall enter into the camp.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Scapegoat
27The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp; and their hides, flesh, and dung must be burned up. 28The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.

Cross References
Hebrews 13:11-12
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp. / And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

Numbers 19:7-8
Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. / The one who burned the heifer must also wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and he too will be ceremonially unclean until evening.

Numbers 19:10
The man who has gathered up the ashes of the heifer must also wash his clothes, and he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute for the Israelites and for the foreigner residing among them.

Numbers 19:21-22
This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening. / Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.”

Exodus 29:14
But burn the flesh of the bull and its hide and dung outside the camp; it is a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:11-12
But the hide of the bull and all its flesh, with its head and legs and its entrails and dung— / all the rest of the bull—he must take outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place where the ashes are poured out, and there he must burn it on a wood fire on the ash heap.

Leviticus 6:11
Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place.

Leviticus 8:17
But the bull with its hide, flesh, and dung he burned outside the camp, as the LORD had commanded him.

Leviticus 9:11
But he burned up the flesh and the hide outside the camp.

Leviticus 14:8
The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days.

Leviticus 14:9
On the seventh day he must shave off all his hair—his head, his beard, his eyebrows, and the rest of his hair. He must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and he will be clean.

Leviticus 15:5-8
Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / Whoever sits on furniture on which the man with the discharge was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / Whoever touches the body of the man with a discharge must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. ...

Leviticus 15:10-11
Whoever touches anything that was under him will be unclean until evening, and whoever carries such things must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / If the man with the discharge touches anyone without first rinsing his hands with water, the one who was touched must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

Leviticus 15:13
When the man has been cleansed from his discharge, he must count off seven days for his cleansing, wash his clothes, and bathe himself in fresh water, and he shall be clean.

Leviticus 15:21-22
and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. / Whoever touches any furniture on which she was sitting must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.


Treasury of Scripture

And he that burns them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

Leviticus 16:26
And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.

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Leviticus 16
1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place
11. The sin offering for himself
15. The sin offering for the people
20. The scapegoat
29. The yearly feast of the expiations














The one who burns them
In the context of Leviticus 16, this refers to the person responsible for burning the remains of the sin offering outside the camp. This act signifies the complete removal of sin from the community, as the remains of the sacrificial animals are taken outside the camp, symbolizing the separation of sin from the people. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was crucified outside the city of Jerusalem, bearing the sins of humanity (Hebrews 13:11-12).

must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water
The requirement for washing and bathing emphasizes the need for purification after handling the sin offering. This ritual cleansing signifies the removal of impurity and the restoration of holiness. In the broader biblical context, water is often a symbol of purification and renewal, as seen in the practice of baptism in the New Testament (Acts 22:16). The act of washing also reflects the importance of maintaining purity before reentering the community, highlighting the holiness required to approach God.

and afterward he may reenter the camp
Reentering the camp signifies the restoration of fellowship with the community and with God. The camp represents the dwelling place of God's people, and reentry indicates that the person is once again ceremonially clean and able to participate fully in the life of the community. This mirrors the spiritual restoration believers experience through Christ, who cleanses from sin and restores fellowship with God (1 John 1:9). The process underscores the seriousness of sin and the necessity of atonement and purification before one can be in the presence of a holy God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The High Priest
The high priest plays a central role in the Day of Atonement rituals, performing sacrifices and entering the Holy of Holies.

2. The Scapegoat
A goat that symbolically carries the sins of the people into the wilderness, representing the removal of sin.

3. The Camp
Refers to the encampment of the Israelites, symbolizing the community of God's people.

4. The One Who Burns the Offerings
This person is responsible for burning the remains of the sin offering outside the camp, highlighting the removal of impurity.

5. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
An annual event where the high priest makes atonement for the sins of Israel, emphasizing purification and reconciliation with God.
Teaching Points
The Necessity of Purification
The requirement for the one who burns the offerings to wash and bathe underscores the importance of purity before re-entering the community. This teaches us about the need for spiritual cleansing before approaching God.

Symbolism of Sin Removal
The act of burning the remains outside the camp symbolizes the complete removal of sin from the community. This points to the comprehensive nature of Christ's atonement for our sins.

Community and Holiness
The emphasis on purification before returning to the camp highlights the call for holiness within the community of believers. We are reminded to maintain purity in our lives to reflect God's holiness.

Christ as Our High Priest
The rituals of the Day of Atonement foreshadow the work of Christ, who provides a once-for-all atonement for sin. This encourages us to rely on Christ's finished work for our salvation.

Practical Holiness
The physical act of washing and bathing serves as a metaphor for the spiritual cleansing we need. It challenges us to examine areas of our lives that require repentance and renewal.(28) And he that burneth.--That is, those who carried the carcases and burned them, like the messenger who conducted the sin-laden goat, contracted defilement from the atoning victims. They had, therefore, to undergo the same ablutions.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The one who burns
וְהַשֹּׂרֵ֣ף (wə·haś·śō·rêp̄)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8313: To be, on fire

them must wash
יְכַבֵּ֣ס (yə·ḵab·bês)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3526: To trample, to wash

his clothes
בְּגָדָ֔יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

and bathe
וְרָחַ֥ץ (wə·rā·ḥaṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe

himself
בְּשָׂר֖וֹ (bə·śā·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

with water,
בַּמָּ֑יִם (bam·mā·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

and afterward
וְאַחֲרֵי־ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

he may reenter
יָב֥וֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the camp.
הַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃ (ham·ma·ḥă·neh)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army


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