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Numbers 29

Numbers 29:7

The Day of Atonement · Numbers 29:7–11
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Translations

Modern
On the tenth day of this seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you shall humble yourselves; you must not do any work.
Traditional
And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:
Literal
And on the tenth of this seventh month, you shall have a holy convocation, and you shall afflict your souls; you shall not do any work.
Latin
Decima quoque dies mensis hujus septimi erit vobis sancta atque venerabilis, et affligetis animas vestras: omne opus servile non facietis in ea.

Original

Hebrew
English
On the tenth day of this seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you shall humble yourselves; you must not do any work.

Notes

Numbers 29:7

On the tenth day of this seventh month: Today this day is known as Yom Kippur. The name comes from the Hebrew yom hakkippurim, which means “day of atonement” (a day for seeking forgiveness for sin, Leviticus 23:27).

Numbers 29:7–11

The Day of Atonement was a serious and holy day. It was a day of fasting, when the people did not eat food as a sign of repentance and prayer (see also Leviticus 16; 23:26–32; Romans 3:23–25; Hebrews 9:7–12, 23–28).

Numbers 28:1–29:40

  • These two chapters describe Israel's ceremonial calendar. It listed daily, weekly, and monthly offerings, along with annual religious events. God instructed Israel to worship him "in a proper and orderly manner" (1 Corinthians 14:40).

    The annual sacrifices required many animals, grain, oil, and wine. On these special days, Israel stopped their usual work. This was a sacrifice that emphasized the importance of these holy days.

    The annual cycle included eight different occasions for worship, each reflecting Israel's relationship with the Lord. Each event involved different combinations of burnt, grain, liquid, or sin offerings.

  • For details on grain and liquid offerings, see Numbers 15:1–16. For explanations of different offerings, see Leviticus 1:1–7:38. For a description of Israel's festivals, see Leviticus 23:1–44. For the New Testament view on the Old Testament sacrificial system, see John 1:29; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 9:9–15; 10:1–2; 1 Peter 2:5.

Theme notes and profiles

Atonement

Parallels

Leviticus 16:1–34 Leviticus 23:26–32

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Weights and Measures

Topics

Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Day of Time of Offerings: Drink: Libations of Wine offered with the Sacrifices Rest: The Annual Feasts, Added Rest Days Sanitation: Rest Commanded