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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:31

The Day of Atonement · Leviticus 16:1–34
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Translations

Modern
It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute.
Traditional
It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.
Literal
It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is an everlasting statute.
Latin
Sabbatum enim requietionis est, et affligetis animas vestras religione perpetua.

Original

Hebrew
English
It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute.

Notes

Leviticus 16:31

The Israelites considered the day of atonement to be a Sabbath day. No one in the camp, whether Israelite or foreigner, could work (see Leviticus 19:30).

Leviticus 16:1–34

The day of atonement, on the tenth day of the seventh month, was the most serious and holy day of the year for Israelites (see Leviticus 16:29; 23:27; Numbers 29:7). It was the only required fast and a Sabbath of rest for all the people (Leviticus 23:32). The Feast of Trumpets came before it and announced its arrival (Numbers 29:1, 7–11). On this day, God forgave the sins of the community. Only the high priest, Aaron, could lead the ceremony because he represented all the people. This included Aaron’s sons, the other priests. Today, the Jews call the day of atonement Yom Kippur.

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Day Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Priesthood Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Humiliation and Self-Affliction: Enjoined Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Scapegoat: General Scriptures Concerning the Day of Atonement: A Day of Humiliation The High Priest: Duties of Making Atonement in the Most Holy Place Once a Year The High Priest: Typified Christ in Performing by Himself all the Services on Day of Atonement