Leviticus 16:12

Leviticus 16:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil.

King James Version KJV

And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:

American Standard Version ASV

And he shall take a censer full of coals of fire from off the altar before Jehovah, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil:

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he is to take a vessel full of burning coal from the altar before the Lord and in his hand some sweet perfume crushed small, and take it inside the veil;

Free Bible Version FBV

Then he will fill up an incense burner with burning coals from the altar that is before the Lord, and with his hands full of finely ground sweet-smelling incense, take them behind the veil.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And he shall take a censer full of burning coles from off the altar before the Lord, and his handfull of sweete incense beaten small, and bring it within the vayle,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and hath taken the fulness of the censer of burning coals of fire from off the altar, from before Jehovah, and the fulness of his hands of thin spice-perfume, and hath brought [it] within the vail;

World English Bible WEB

He shall take a censer full of coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And taking the censer, which he hath filled with the burning coals of the altar, and taking up with his hand the compounded perfume for incense, he shall go in within the veil into the holy place:

Translation for Translators T4T

Then he must take some burning coals from the bronze altar and put them in the incense burner. Then he must fill his hands with fragrant finely-ground incense. Then he must take the incense and the incense burner inside the curtain into the Very Holy Place of the Sacred Tent.

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Leviticus 16:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לָקַ֣ח מְלֹֽא הַ֠/מַּחְתָּה גַּֽחֲלֵי אֵ֞שׁ מֵ/עַ֤ל הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֨חַ֙ מִ/לִּ/פְנֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה וּ/מְלֹ֣א חָפְנָ֔י/ו קְטֹ֥רֶת סַמִּ֖ים דַּקָּ֑ה וְ/הֵבִ֖יא מִ/בֵּ֥ית לַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת

וְ/לָקַ֣ח lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-3ms

מְלֹֽא mᵉlôʼ H4393 fullness N-ms

הַ֠/מַּחְתָּה machtâh H4289 censer Art | N-fs

גַּֽחֲלֵי gechel H1513 coal N-cp

אֵ֞שׁ ʼêsh H784 fire N-cs

מֵ/עַ֤ל ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Prep

הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֨חַ֙ mizbêach H4196 altar Art | N-ms

מִ/לִּ/פְנֵ֣י pânîym H6440 face Prep | Prep | N-cp

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

וּ/מְלֹ֣א mᵉlôʼ H4393 fullness Conj | N-ms

חָפְנָ֔י/ו chôphen H2651 palm N-md | Suff

קְטֹ֥רֶת qᵉṭôreth H7004 incense N-fs

סַמִּ֖ים çam H5561 spice N-mp

דַּקָּ֑ה daq H1851 thin Adj

וְ/הֵבִ֖יא bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

מִ/בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms

לַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת pôreketh H6532 curtain Prep | N-fs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 16:12

וְ/לָקַ֣ח lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

מְלֹֽא mᵉlôʼ H4393 "fullness" N-ms

Fullness means having everything that is needed, like a full container or a complete amount. It can also mean a large quantity, like a multitude of things.

Definition: 1) fulness, that which fills 1a) fulness, handful 1b) mass, multitude 1c) fulness, that which fills, entire contents 1d) full length, full line

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] all along, [idiom] all that is (there-) in, fill, ([idiom] that whereof...was) full, fulness, (hand-) full, multitude. See also: Genesis 48:19; Psalms 89:12; Psalms 24:1.

הַ֠/מַּחְתָּה machtâh H4289 "censer" Art | N-fs

A machta was a metal pan used to hold live coals, often used for burning incense in worship. It is translated as 'censer' or 'firepan' in the KJV.

Definition: 1) fire-holder, censer, firepan, snuff dish, tray 1a) snuff-dish 1b) fire-pans 1c) censer

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: censer, firepan, snuffdish. See also: Exodus 25:38; Numbers 16:17; Jeremiah 52:19.

גַּֽחֲלֵי gechel H1513 "coal" N-cp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a burning coal or hot ember, often used to describe intense heat or purification. It appears in various contexts, including Isaiah and Ezekiel. The word symbolizes refinement and cleansing.

Definition: coal, burning coal, coals of fire, hot coals

Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: (burning) coal. See also: Leviticus 16:12; Psalms 140:11; Psalms 18:9.

אֵ֞שׁ ʼêsh H784 "fire" N-cs

Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.

Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)

Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.

מֵ/עַ֤ל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֨חַ֙ mizbêach H4196 "altar" Art | N-ms

An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.

Definition: altar

Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.

מִ/לִּ/פְנֵ֣י pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | Prep | N-cp

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

וּ/מְלֹ֣א mᵉlôʼ H4393 "fullness" Conj | N-ms

Fullness means having everything that is needed, like a full container or a complete amount. It can also mean a large quantity, like a multitude of things.

Definition: 1) fulness, that which fills 1a) fulness, handful 1b) mass, multitude 1c) fulness, that which fills, entire contents 1d) full length, full line

חָפְנָ֔י/ו chôphen H2651 "palm" N-md | Suff

This word refers to the palm or hollow of the hand, often used to describe handfuls of something. It appears in the Bible when talking about measurements or quantities held in one's hands. The KJV translates it as 'fists', 'hands', or 'handful'.

Definition: handfuls, hollow of the hand

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: fists, (both) hands, hand(-ful). See also: Exodus 9:8; Ecclesiastes 4:6; Proverbs 30:4.

קְטֹ֥רֶת qᵉṭôreth H7004 "incense" N-fs

Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.

Definition: 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume

Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (sweet) incense, perfume. See also: Exodus 25:6; Numbers 7:50; Psalms 66:15.

סַמִּ֖ים çam H5561 "spice" N-mp

This word means a spice or aroma, used in incense and perfumes. It is translated as 'sweet spice' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.

Definition: 1) spice 1a) a spice used in incense

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: sweet (spice). See also: Exodus 25:6; Exodus 37:29; 2 Chronicles 13:11.

דַּקָּ֑ה daq H1851 "thin" Adj

Means thin or small, like a thin cloth or a gaunt person, used to describe something or someone as fragile or weak.

Definition: 1) thin, small, fine, gaunt 1a) thin 1b) small, fine

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: dwarf, lean(-fleshed), very little thing, small, thin. See also: Genesis 41:3; Exodus 16:14; Isaiah 29:5.

וְ/הֵבִ֖יא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

מִ/בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

לַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת pôreketh H6532 "curtain" Prep | N-fs

This word refers to a curtain or veil, like a screen that separates one area from another. In the Bible, it is used to describe the veil in the Temple that separated the holy place from the most holy place.

Definition: curtain, veil

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: vail. See also: Exodus 26:31; Exodus 40:22; 2 Chronicles 3:14.

Study Notes — Leviticus 16:12

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Context
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Leviticus 16:12 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12
Sermons on Leviticus 16:12

Context — The Day of Atonement

10But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. 11When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering.

12Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil.

13He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. 14And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 10:1	Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command.
2	Exodus 30:34–38	The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD. Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.”
3	Revelation 8:3–4	Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.
4	Numbers 16:46	Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.”
5	Isaiah 6:6–7	Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”
6	Exodus 31:11	in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”
7	Numbers 16:18	So each man took his censer, put fire and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
8	Hebrews 9:14	how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
9	Exodus 37:29	He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.
10	1 John 1:7	But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Leviticus 16:12 Summary

In Leviticus 16:12, Aaron is instructed to take a censer full of burning coals and two handfuls of incense inside the veil, symbolizing the purification and sanctification of his worship and service to God. This act represents the bridging of the gap between God's holy presence and the sinful people, allowing for atonement and reconciliation to take place (as seen in Romans 5:1-2). Just as the incense created a cloud that covered the mercy seat, our prayers and worship can create a sweet-smelling fragrance that rises up to God, pleasing Him and allowing us to approach His throne (Hebrews 4:16). By trusting in Jesus, our High Priest, we can enter the heavenly sanctuary and receive forgiveness and cleansing, just as Aaron did in the tabernacle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the censer full of burning coals in Leviticus 16:12?

The censer full of burning coals represents the fire of God's presence, which is a symbol of His holiness and power, as seen in Leviticus 9:24 and 2 Chronicles 7:1-3. This fire is used to purify and sanctify the incense, which will be used to atone for the sins of the people.

Why did Aaron need to take two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense inside the veil?

The incense was used to create a cloud that would cover the mercy seat, protecting Aaron from God's wrath and allowing him to make atonement for the people, as seen in Leviticus 16:13. This incense also represents the prayers of the saints, rising up to God like a sweet-smelling fragrance, as seen in Revelation 8:3-4.

What is the spiritual significance of the veil in Leviticus 16:12?

The veil represents the separation between God's holy presence and the sinful people, as seen in Exodus 26:31-35 and Hebrews 9:3. By taking the censer and incense inside the veil, Aaron is symbolically bridging the gap between God and humanity, allowing for atonement and reconciliation to take place.

How does this verse relate to the New Testament concept of Jesus as our High Priest?

Just as Aaron took the censer and incense inside the veil to make atonement for the people, Jesus, as our High Priest, entered the heavenly sanctuary to make atonement for our sins, as seen in Hebrews 9:11-14 and 10:19-22. This verse foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice and mediation of Jesus Christ on our behalf.

Reflection Questions

What are the 'burning coals' in my life that I need to take before the Lord, and how can I use them to purify and sanctify my worship and service to Him?
In what ways can I, like Aaron, take the 'incense' of prayer and intercession into the 'veil' of God's presence, covering the 'mercy seat' of His throne with the sweet fragrance of my devotion?
How can I, in my daily life, symbolically 'bridge the gap' between God and those around me, allowing for atonement and reconciliation to take place through my witness and service?
What are the 'veils' in my life that separate me from God's presence, and how can I, like the Israelites, trust in the atoning work of Jesus to remove those barriers and grant me access to the Father?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:12

And he shall take a censer,.... A fire pan, a sort of chafing dish or perfuming pot; this was a golden one, as appears from Hebrews 9:4; hence Christ, the Angel of God's presence, our interceding

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:12

And Aaron shall bring the bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and shall make an atonement for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bullock of the sin offering which is for

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12

From off the altar, to wit, of burnt-offering, where the fire was always burning, and whence fire was taken for such uses as these. Incense; of which see ,35,38. Within the veil, i.e. into the holy of holies, .

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12

Leviticus 16:12 And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring [it] within the vail:Ver. 12. And bring it within the vail.] So to prepare the way into the holy place. This incense small beaten might prefigure Christ in his agony, praying more earnestly, before he entered with his own blood into the most holy place of heaven.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12

(12) A censer full of burning coals.—After the bullock was slain, and before its blood was sprinkled, the high priest took the censer, which on this occasion was a golden one, and filled it with brightly glowing coals. These he took off from that part of the ever-burning fire on the altar of burnt offering or brazen altar which was next to the west, towards the Holy of Holies, where the Lord had His dwelling. This is the sense which the canonical law attached to the phrase here “before the Lord.” And his hands full of sweet incense.—Having provided himself with two handfuls of the finest incense, and holding the censer with the fire in his right hand, and the cup with the incense in his left, he now entered for the first time through the second vail into the Holy of Holies, advanced to the ark of the covenant, and deposited the censer between its two staves. During the second Temple he stepped forward to the stone which was the substitute of the Ark, and placed the censer upon it.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:12

12. The altar before the Lord — The great or brazen altar. Sweet incense — Aromatic spices.

Sermons on Leviticus 16:12

	Sermon	Description
	Leviticus 9:24 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the seriousness of God's intentions in reaching the world through a chosen priesthood, highlighting the dangers of 'strange fire'—actions taken without divin
	A Sweet Savor to God by E. Dennett	E. Dennett preaches on how the sweet incense placed on the fire before the Lord on the day of atonement symbolizes the graces of Christ being brought out through the holy fire. Chr
	A Warning to Professors by Jonathan Edwards	In this sermon by Jonathan Edwards, he addresses those who attend religious ordinances but continue to engage in known sins. He warns them about the mockery they are guilty of by p
	A Silent Church Amidst a Sinful Nation by E.A. Johnston	In this sermon, the speaker highlights the current state of the Christian Church, describing it as helpless and facing powers of darkness. He emphasizes that the Church has substit
	God's Work in the Darkness by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that entertainment is a substitute for true joy and that the glory of God needs to be restored. He mentions the importance of being anointed
	The Solemn Side of Worship by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Aaron and his two sons who were struck down by God's judgment. The speaker emphasizes that God's judgment was not disproportionat
	An Introduction to the Day of Atonement by Ron Bailey	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the tragedy that occurred in one of the leading families of the Israelites right at the beginning of their journey as a nation of priests. T