Translations
Modern
If anyone does not humble himself on this day, he must be cut off from his people.
Traditional
For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.
Literal
For any person who is not afflicted on this very day shall even be cut off from his people.
Latin
Omnis anima, quæ afflicta non fuerit die hac, peribit de populis suis:
Original
Hebrew
English
If anyone does not humble himself on this day, he must be cut off from his people.
Notes
cut off … destroy: See study note on Leviticus 7:20–21; compare with Exodus 31:14, 15; 35:2.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Temple Yom Kippur
Topics
Atonement: Day of How Observed Ethanim: Day of Atonement, on the Tenth Day of Humiliation and Self-Affliction: Enjoined Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Offerings: Burnt: Ordinances Concerning Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sanitation: Rest Commanded Seven: Months: Holy Convocations in the Seventh Month the Day of Atonement: Punishment for not Observing