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

29 This shall be a statute forever for you: (A)In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall [a]afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether a native of your own country or a stranger who [b]dwells among you. 30 For on that day the priest shall make [c]atonement for you, to (B)cleanse you, that you may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.

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  1. Leviticus 16:29 humble yourselves
  2. Leviticus 16:29 As a resident alien
  3. Leviticus 16:30 Lit. covering

28 The man who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may come into the camp.(A)

29 “This is to be a lasting ordinance(B) for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month(C) you must deny yourselves[a](D) and not do any work(E)—whether native-born(F) or a foreigner residing among you— 30 because on this day atonement will be made(G) for you, to cleanse you. Then, before the Lord, you will be clean from all your sins.(H)

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  1. Leviticus 16:29 Or must fast; also in verse 31