He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen trousers upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen belt, and with the linen turban shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Washed. On this day the high priest appeared in linen clothes, like one of the inferior priests, without the jewels; though Josephus (Jewish Wars v. 15,) asserts the contrary. (Calmet) This was a feast of sorrow and of penance. (Tirinus) Perhaps he put on his more costly attire before he entered the holy of holies, ver. 23, 24. (Haydock)

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