Leviticus 16:31

It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Leviticus 16:31

BSB
It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute.
AKJV
It shall be a sabbath of rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.
CPDV
For it is a Sabbath of rest, and you shall afflict your souls as a perpetual observance.
ERV
It is a sabbath of solemn rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; it is a statute for ever.
NHEB
It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever.
SMT
And this is a Sabbath of Sabbath to you, and ye humbled your souls, a law forever.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 16:31

ItshallbeasabbathH7676NounofrestH7677Noun MasculineuntoyouandyeshallafflictH6031VerbyoursoulsH5315Noun FemininebyastatuteH2708Noun FeminineforeverH5769Noun Masculine

Commentary for Leviticus 16:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 16:31
Summary
Holy day requiring personal discipline annually
Event
Annual day of rest declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Ritual