Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses.

An everlasting

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Bible References

An everlasting

Leviticus 23:31
Do not do any work! It is a long lasting law for generations to come wherever you live.
Numbers 29:7
Call a holy assembly on the tenth day of the seventh month. Humble yourselves do no work.

Once a year

Exodus 30:10
Once a year Aaron must make atonement with Jehovah by putting blood on its horns. Once a year for generations to come blood from the offering must be placed on the altar to make atonement with Jehovah. It is most holy to Jehovah.
Hebrews 9:7
Only the high priest enters the inner room. Once a year he entered with blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 10:3
These sacrifices are an annual reminder of sin.

General references

Leviticus 23:28
Do not do any work that day. It is a special day for the payment for sins. It is a time when you pay compensation for wrongdoing and make peace with Jehovah your God.