Leviticus 23:27
Leviticus 23:27 in Multiple Translations
“The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You shall hold a sacred assembly and humble yourselves, and present an offering made by fire to the LORD.
Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Howbeit on the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement: it shall be a holy convocation unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
The tenth day of this seventh month is the day for the taking away of sin; let it be a holy day of worship; you are to keep from pleasure, and give to the Lord an offering made by fire.
“The Day of Atonement is on the tenth day of this seventh month. You are to have a holy meeting, deny yourselves, and present a food offering to the Lord
The tenth also of this seuenth moneth shalbe a day of reconciliation: it shalbe an holie conuocation vnto you, and yee shall humble your soules, and offer sacrifice made by fire vnto the Lord.
'Only — on the tenth of this seventh month is a day of atonements; ye have a holy convocation, and ye have humbled yourselves, and have brought near a fire-offering to Jehovah;
“However on the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement. It shall be a holy convocation to you. You shall afflict yourselves and you shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.
Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation to you, and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.
Upon the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement, it shall be most solemn, and shall be called holy: and you shall afflict your souls on that day, and shall offer a holocaust to the Lord.
“You must celebrate a day on which you request that I forgive you for the sins that you have committed. That day will be nine days after the festival when the priests blow the trumpets. On that day you must ◄fast/abstain from eating food►. You must gather together to worship me and present offerings to me that will be burned on the altar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 23:27
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Leviticus 23:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:27
Study Notes — Leviticus 23:27
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 23:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:27
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 23:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:27
Context — The Day of Atonement
27“The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You shall hold a sacred assembly and humble yourselves, and present a food offering to the LORD.
28On this day you are not to do any work, for it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the LORD your God. 29If anyone does not humble himself on this day, he must be cut off from his people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 16:29–31 | This 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— because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD. It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute. |
| 2 | Exodus 30:10 | Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.” |
| 3 | Leviticus 16:24 | He is to bathe himself with water in a holy place and put on his own clothes. Then he must go out and sacrifice his burnt offering and the people’s burnt offering to make atonement for himself and for the people. |
| 4 | Numbers 29:7–11 | 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. Present as a pleasing aroma to the LORD a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, together with their grain offerings of fine flour mixed with oil—three-tenths of an ephah with the bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs. Include one male goat for a sin offering, in addition to the sin offering of atonement and the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offerings. |
| 5 | 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? |
| 6 | Leviticus 16:15 | Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. |
| 7 | Daniel 10:2–3 | In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three full weeks. I ate no rich food, no meat or wine entered my mouth, and I did not anoint myself with oil until the three weeks were completed. |
| 8 | Leviticus 16:11 | When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering. |
| 9 | Zechariah 12:10 | Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 7:10–11 | Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. |
Leviticus 23:27 Summary
The Day of Atonement, mentioned in Leviticus 23:27, is a special day when the Israelites would come together to humble themselves and seek forgiveness from God. This day reminds us of the importance of humility and repentance in our relationship with God, as also seen in Matthew 5:3-12 and 1 Peter 5:6-7. By setting aside our regular works and focusing on our sinfulness, we can seek atonement and forgiveness from the Lord, just like the Israelites did on this sacred day (Leviticus 23:28, Hebrews 10:22). As believers, we can apply this principle by regularly examining our hearts and seeking God's mercy, as encouraged in Psalm 51:10-12 and 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 23:27?
The Day of Atonement is a sacred day when the Israelites would humble themselves and present offerings to the Lord, seeking atonement for their sins, as also mentioned in Leviticus 16:29-34 and Numbers 29:7-11.
Why is it important to humble ourselves on the Day of Atonement?
Humbling ourselves on the Day of Atonement is crucial because it acknowledges our sinfulness and dependence on God's mercy, as seen in Leviticus 23:27-29 and 2 Chronicles 7:14.
What happens if someone does not humble themselves on the Day of Atonement?
According to Leviticus 23:29, if someone does not humble themselves on this day, they will be cut off from their people, emphasizing the importance of obedience and humility before God, as also warned in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Proverbs 16:5.
How does the Day of Atonement relate to our lives as believers today?
While the specific rituals of the Day of Atonement are no longer observed in the New Covenant, the principles of humility, repentance, and seeking forgiveness remain essential, as seen in Acts 3:19 and 1 John 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can humble myself before the Lord, as commanded in Leviticus 23:27?
- How can I ensure that I am presenting my life as an offering to the Lord, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-2?
- In what ways can I seek atonement for my sins, and how can I trust in God's mercy and forgiveness, as promised in Psalm 51:1-17 and 1 John 1:9?
- What are some regular works or habits that I need to set aside in order to focus on my relationship with God, as commanded in Leviticus 23:28?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:27
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 23:27
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:27
Sermons on Leviticus 23:27
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
(Through the Bible) Leviticus 16-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the moral decay and corruption in society, particularly in relation to the portrayal of sinful acts in movies. He emphasizes that God's peopl |
|
Judgment Is Coming by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of religion and its limitations. He emphasizes that religion allows people to feel alright but does not address their conduct. Th |
|
The Feasts of Jehovah 01 the Sabbath by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker provides an outline of the book of Leviticus and its spiritual application to our lives today. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding th |
|
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 |
|
Saving Repentance by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that saving repentance is characterized by a deep contrition and grief of heart for sins committed, often referred to as godly sorrow. He illustrates this |
|
Rev 12:11. the Blood of the Covenant by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the profound significance of the blood of the Lamb in his sermon, illustrating how it serves as the foundation for victory over sin and death. He explains |
|
Atonement by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the distinction between redemption and atonement in his sermon, explaining that while redemption is foundational to both the Old and New Testaments, atonement |






