Leviticus 16:31
Leviticus 16:31 in Multiple Translations
It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute.
It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.
It is a sabbath of solemn rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; it is a statute for ever.
It is a special Sabbath for you, and you are to keep yourselves from pleasure; it is an order for ever.
It is a Sabbath of Sabbaths, a day of rest and self-denial. This regulation applies for all time.
This shall be a Sabbath of rest vnto you, and ye shall humble your soules, by an ordinance for euer.
it [is] to you a sabbath of rest, and ye have humbled yourselves — a statute age-during.
It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls. It is a statute forever.
It shall be a sabbath of rest to you, and ye shall afflict your souls by a statute for ever.
For it is a sabbath of rest, and you shall afflict your souls by a perpetual religion.
That will be a day for you to rest and not do any work, like the Sabbath days, and you must ◄fast/abstain from eating food► all that day. That is a permanent command/law for you all to obey.
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Leviticus 16:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
שַׁבַּ֨ת
שַׁבָּת֥וֹן
הִיא֙
לָ/כֶ֔ם
וְ/עִנִּיתֶ֖ם
אֶת
נַפְשֹׁתֵי/כֶ֑ם
חֻקַּ֖ת
עוֹלָֽם
שַׁבַּ֨ת
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
N-cs
שַׁבָּת֥וֹן
shabbâthôwn
H7677
sabbath observance
N-ms
הִיא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לָ/כֶ֔ם
Prep | Suff
וְ/עִנִּיתֶ֖ם
ʻânâh
H6031
be occupied
Conj | V-Piel-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נַפְשֹׁתֵי/כֶ֑ם
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cp | Suff
חֻקַּ֖ת
chuqqâh
H2708
statute
N-cs
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 16:31
שַׁבַּ֨ת
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
שַׁבָּת֥וֹן
shabbâthôwn
H7677
"sabbath observance"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to the observance of the Sabbath or a special holiday, such as the Feast of Trumpets or the Day of Atonement, as described in Leviticus 23. It involves resting from work and focusing on spiritual activities, as practiced by the Israelites in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) Sabbath observance, sabbatism 1a) of weekly sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbatical year 1d) of Feast of Trumpets 1e) of the 1st and last days of the Feast of Tabernacles
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: rest, sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; Leviticus 23:24; Leviticus 25:5.
הִיא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לָ/כֶ֔ם
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/עִנִּיתֶ֖ם
ʻânâh
H6031
"be occupied"
Conj | V-Piel-2mp
To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.
Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נַפְשֹׁתֵי/כֶ֑ם
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cp | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
חֻקַּ֖ת
chuqqâh
H2708
"statute"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.
Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Leviticus 16:31
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- Context
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- Leviticus 16:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
- Sermons on Leviticus 16:31
Context — The Day of Atonement
29This is to be a permanent statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you shall humble yourselves and not do any work—whether the native or the foreigner who resides among you—
30because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD.
31It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute.
32The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments 33and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 23:32 | It will be a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall humble yourselves. From the evening of the ninth day of the month until the following evening you are to keep your Sabbath.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 58:5 | Is this the fast I have chosen: a day for a man to deny himself, to bow his head like a reed, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day acceptable to the LORD? |
| 3 | Leviticus 25:4 | But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land—a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard. |
| 4 | Exodus 35:2 | For six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on that day must be put to death. |
| 5 | Exodus 31:15 | For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death. |
| 6 | Isaiah 58:3 | “Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers. |
Leviticus 16:31 Summary
This verse is talking about a special day of rest where the people of Israel would stop all their work and humble themselves before God, recognizing their sinfulness and need for forgiveness. This day was a reminder that God is holy and we are not, and that we need His mercy and forgiveness to be clean before Him, as seen in Leviticus 16:30. By setting aside time for rest and reflection, we can also humble ourselves and seek God's forgiveness, just like the Israelites did on this special Sabbath, and trust in His promise of salvation and cleansing, as promised in Romans 3:24-25. This is an important reminder for us today, as we seek to live humble and obedient lives before God, and to trust in His love and mercy for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Sabbath of complete rest in Leviticus 16:31?
The purpose of this Sabbath is to humble ourselves before God, acknowledging our need for forgiveness and cleansing, as seen in Leviticus 16:29-30, and to trust in His provision for our salvation, as promised in Romans 3:24-25.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger context of the Day of Atonement, where the high priest makes atonement for the people's sins, as described in Leviticus 16:30, and points forward to the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, as explained in Hebrews 9:11-14.
Is this Sabbath of complete rest still observed today?
While the specific regulations of the Old Testament are not directly applicable to New Testament believers, the principle of setting aside time for rest and reflection on our sinfulness and God's mercy remains important, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Matthew 11:28-30.
What does it mean to 'humble yourselves' in this context?
To humble ourselves means to recognize our sinfulness and our need for God's forgiveness, and to approach Him with a humble and contrite heart, as described in Psalm 51:1-4 and Isaiah 66:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can humble myself before God, and what does this look like in my daily life?
- How can I balance the idea of 'complete rest' with the demands and responsibilities of my everyday life?
- In what ways can I use this Sabbath of complete rest as an opportunity to reflect on my sinfulness and God's mercy, and to seek forgiveness and cleansing?
- How can I apply the principle of humility and recognition of my sinfulness to my relationships with others, and what would this look like in practice?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:31
It [shall be] a sabbath of rest unto you,.... From all servile work, as before observed; typical of a cessation from the performance of sinful works, at least from a sinful course of life, and from a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:31
And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country, or
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
A sabbath of rest; observed as a sabbath day by cessation from all worldly and servile works, and diligent attendance upon God’ s worship and service.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
Leviticus 16:31 It [shall be] a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.Ver. 31. It shall be a Sabbath of rest.] An exact and careful rest, such as is described in Isaiah 58:13, which place of the prophet some understand of this day of atonement, and yearly fast, spoken of in the beginning of that chapter.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
(31) It shall be a Sabbath of rest unto you.—Literally, a resting day of solemn resting, a Sabbath of Sabbaths, i.e., a day of complete and perfect rest. This phrase, which occurs six times in the Bible, is only applied to weekly Sabbaths (Exodus 16:23; Exodus 31:15; Exodus 35:2; Leviticus 23:3), the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:31; Leviticus 23:32), and to the Sabbatical year, or the year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:4), but not to the other festivals.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:31
31. a sabbath of solemn rest] Heb. shabbath shabbâthôn, here and Leviticus 23:32 of the Day of Atonement; Exodus 31:15; Exodus 35:2; Leviticus 23:3 of the sabbath; Leviticus 25:4 of the sabbatical year. Shabbâthôn is used of the first day of the seventh month, Leviticus 23:24, and of the first and eighth days of Tabernacles, Leviticus 23:39. In Exodus 16:23 the order of the two Heb. words is inverted, with ref. to an ordinary sabbath, ‘a solemn rest, a holy sabbath.’
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:31
31. A sabbath of rest — This sabbath (shabbathon) was a decalogue Sabbath only when the day of atonement fell on the seventh day of the week. See Leviticus 23:24, note, with concluding note (2) to the same.
Sermons on Leviticus 16:31
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The Feasts of Jehovah 08 the Day of Atonement by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the future of Israel and the coming day of the Lord. He references Zechariah chapter 12, which describes a great national crisis that Israel |
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3 Days in the Tomb by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker personifies Father Time and Death, engaging in a conversation about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Father Time questions why Death is watching over o |
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Letter 1 by St. Athanasius | Athanasius preaches about the importance of observing the season of feasts, fasting, and trumpets, emphasizing the need to discern the time for celebrating the salvation of God. He |
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The Kind of Outpouring I Would Like to See by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the urgent need for the church to move beyond mere prayer for revival and actively engage in addressing the pressing issues of society. He reflects on th |
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The Narrow Way and Broad Way by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the significance of understanding the context of Bible verses, particularly focusing on the narrow way and broad way mentioned in Matthew 7:13-14. It emphas |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah 6-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of a change of heart and how it is only achieved through being born again. He emphasizes that while people may change their minds |
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Episodes in Life of T/lord 08 Healing on the Sabbath by Robert Constable | In this sermon, the preacher uses an illustration involving a man with a withered hand to emphasize the importance of true commitment to Christ. He highlights the tendency of peopl |