Translations
Modern
I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day.
Traditional
And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.
Literal
And any person who does any work on this very day, I will even destroy that person from among his people.
Latin
…et quæ operis quippiam fecerit, delebo eam de populo suo.
Original
Hebrew
English
I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day.
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 Offerings: Burnt: Ordinances Concerning Rest: The Annual Feasts, Added Rest Days Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sanitation: Rest Commanded Seven: Months: Holy Convocations in the Seventh Month the Day of Atonement: Punishment for not Observing