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Leviticus 16:31-34 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

31. That day is to be a very holy day, one on which they fast and do no work at all. These regulations are to be observed for all time to come.

32. The High Priest, properly ordained and consecrated to succeed his father, is to perform the ritual of purification. He shall put on the priestly garments

33. and perform the ritual to purify the Most Holy Place, the rest of the Tent of the Lord's presence, the altar, the priests, and all the people of the community.

34. These regulations are to be observed for all time to come. This ritual must be performed once a year to purify the people of Israel from all their sins.So Moses did as the Lord had commanded.

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