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An atonement for the holy place; of which see below, Lev_16:19,20 Exo 29:36 Lev_8:15 Heb_9:13.
Because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel; for though the people did not enter into that place, yet their sins entered thither, and would hinder the effects of the high priest’s mediation on their behalf, if God was not reconciled to them.
In the midst of their uncleanness; encompassed with their sins, being in the midst of a sinful people, who defile not themselves only, but also God’s sanctuary, as God complains, Eze_23:38,39.