Leviticus 23:32
Leviticus 23:32 in Multiple Translations
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.”
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.
It shall be unto you a sabbath of solemn rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye keep your sabbath.
Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at nightfall from evening to evening, let this Sabbath be kept.
It is to be a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall practice self-denial. You are to observe your Sabbath from the evening of the ninth day of the month until evening the next day.”
This shalbe vnto you a Sabbath of rest, and ye shall humble your soules: in the ninth day of the moneth at euen, from euen to euen shall ye celebrate your Sabbath.
It [is] a sabbath of rest to you, and ye have humbled yourselves in the ninth of the month at even; from evening till evening ye do keep your sabbath.'
It shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for you, and you shall deny yourselves. In the ninth day of the month at evening, from evening to evening, you shall keep your Sabbath.”
It shall be to you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls in the ninth day of the month at evening: from evening to evening shall ye celebrate your sabbath.
It is a sabbath of rest, and you shell afflict your souls beginning on the ninth day of the month: from evening until evening you shall celebrate your sabbaths.
That day will be a day of complete rest for all of you, and on that day you must ◄fast/abstain from eating food► to show that you are sorry for having sinned. That day of rest and ◄fasting/abstaining from eating food► will begin on the evening before the day in which you ask me to forgive you for your sins, and it will end on the evening of the following day.”
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Leviticus 23:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שַׁבַּ֨ת
שַׁבָּת֥וֹן
הוּא֙
לָ/כֶ֔ם
וְ/עִנִּיתֶ֖ם
אֶת
נַפְשֹׁתֵי/כֶ֑ם
בְּ/תִשְׁעָ֤ה
לַ/חֹ֨דֶשׁ֙
בָּ/עֶ֔רֶב
מֵ/עֶ֣רֶב
עַד
עֶ֔רֶב
תִּשְׁבְּת֖וּ
שַׁבַּתְּ/כֶֽם
שַׁבַּ֨ת
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
N-cs
שַׁבָּת֥וֹן
shabbâthôwn
H7677
sabbath observance
N-ms
הוּא֙
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
בְּ/תִשְׁעָ֤ה
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Prep | Adj
לַ/חֹ֨דֶשׁ֙
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
בָּ/עֶ֔רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
evening
Prep | N-ms
מֵ/עֶ֣רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
evening
Prep | N-ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עֶ֔רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
evening
N-ms
תִּשְׁבְּת֖וּ
shâbath
H7673
to cease
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
שַׁבַּתְּ/כֶֽם
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:32
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.
הוּא֙
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.
בְּ/תִשְׁעָ֤ה
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
לַ/חֹ֨דֶשׁ֙
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
בָּ/עֶ֔רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
מֵ/עֶ֣רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עֶ֔רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
תִּשְׁבְּת֖וּ
shâbath
H7673
"to cease"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.
Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.
שַׁבַּתְּ/כֶֽם
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
N-cs | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 23:32
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 23:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:32
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:32
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:32
Context — The Day of Atonement
30I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day.
31You are not to do any work at all. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live.
32It 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.”
33And the LORD said to Moses, 34“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 16:31 | It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, that you may humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute. |
| 2 | Matthew 11:28–30 | Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” |
| 3 | Psalms 69:10–11 | I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach. I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them. |
| 4 | Leviticus 23:27 | “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. |
| 5 | Psalms 51:17 | The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. |
| 6 | Psalms 35:13 | Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. |
| 7 | Matthew 5:4 | Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. |
| 8 | Hebrews 4:11 | Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience. |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 11:31 | Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. |
| 10 | Hebrews 4:3 | Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world. |
Leviticus 23:32 Summary
Leviticus 23:32 tells us that God wants us to have a special day of rest, where we don't do any work and instead focus on Him. This is a time for us to humble ourselves, recognizing that God is in control and we need to depend on Him (as seen in Psalm 46:10). By resting and worshiping, we can strengthen our relationship with God and trust Him to provide for us, just as He did for the Israelites in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:2-5). This Sabbath of complete rest is a reminder that God is our provider and our rock, and we can trust Him to care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Sabbath of complete rest in Leviticus 23:32?
The purpose of this Sabbath is for the people to humble themselves before God, recognizing their dependence on Him and their need for rest, as seen in Leviticus 23:32 and supported by Exodus 20:11, which reminds us that God rested on the seventh day of creation.
How long does this Sabbath of complete rest last?
According to Leviticus 23:32, this Sabbath lasts from the evening of the ninth day of the month until the following evening, emphasizing the importance of a full day of rest and worship.
Is this Sabbath of complete rest still observed today?
While the specific regulations of Leviticus 23:32 were given to the Israelites, the principle of resting and humbling oneself before God is still relevant today, as seen in Hebrews 4:9-11, which encourages believers to enter into God's rest.
What happens if someone does not observe this Sabbath of complete rest?
According to Leviticus 23:30, anyone who does any work on this day will be destroyed from among their people, highlighting the seriousness with which God views disobedience to His commands, as also seen in Numbers 15:32-36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can humble myself before God, as commanded in Leviticus 23:32, in my daily life?
- How can I prioritize rest and worship in my busy schedule, making time for God as I would for other important activities?
- In what ways can I use this Sabbath of complete rest as an opportunity to reflect on my relationship with God and my dependence on Him?
- How can I balance the need for rest with the demands of my daily responsibilities, trusting God to provide and guide me?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:32
It [shall be] unto you a sabbath of rest,.... [See comments on Leviticus 16:31]; and this is thought by some (q) to be the sabbath spoken of in Isaiah 58:13; and ye shall afflict your souls; in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:32
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:32
This clause seems to be added to answer an objection, how this day of atonement could be both on the tenth day , and on the ninth day here. The answer is, it began at the evening or close of the ninth day, and continued till the evening or close of the tenth day; and so both were true, especially if you consider, that the Jews did take in some part of the sixth day’ s evening by way of preparation for the sabbath, and therefore would much more take in a part of the ninth day to prepare and begin the great and solemn work of their yearly atonement. And this clause may be understood either, 1. Of this-particular sabbath, called here your sabbath, in the singular number, possibly to note the difference between this and other sabbaths; for the weekly sabbath is oft called the sabbath of the Lord, because that was in a special manner appointed for the praising, honouring, and serving of God, and celebrating his glorious works, as also the other sabbaths here mentioned were, whereas this was principally ordained for their need and for their good, even to seek and obtain the pardon of their sins. Or, 2. Of all their sabbaths, and consequently of this. The Jews are supposed to begin every day, and consequently their sabbaths, at the evening, in remembrance of the creation, , as Christians generally begin their days and sabbaths with the morning, in memory of Christ’ s resurrection.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:32
(32) It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest.—Rather, It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, as the Authorised version renders it in Leviticus 16:31. It is most unaccountable why the translators varied this important formula, when it is exactly the same in the original in both passages. For the import of this phrase see Leviticus 16:31. And ye shall afflict your souls.—Having set forth in Leviticus 23:30-31, and in the first clause of this verse, the duty of abstaining from all work, and of celebrating this day as a day of solemn rest, the law giver repeats the second feature of the day, which is of equal importance, viz., the fasting, lest some should think that doing the one and leaving the other undone would pass as having kept this law. In the ninth day of the month at even.—In accordance with the ancient mode of counting the day, the tenth of the month began with the evening of the ninth. (See Leviticus 16:29.) Celebrate your sabbath.—In Leviticus 25:2, where this phrase occurs again, the Authorised version inconsistently renders it keep . . . sabbath. In both instances, however, the margin has, “Heb., rest.” This alternative rendering of part of the phrase has no meaning. To convey to the English reader an idea of the Hebrew idiom here used, which was the intention of the translators, the whole phrase should have been translated, which is, rest the day of rest, that is, to “keep rest,” to “keep the day of rest.” Just as to “fast a fast” (2 Samuel 12:16; Zechariah 7:5) denotes “to keep a fast.” In 2 Samuel 12:16 the margin has consistently reproduced the Hebraism by remarking “Heb., fasted a fast.”
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:32
32. from even unto even] i.e. from sunset to sunset, according to the Jewish mode of reckoning the day.
Sermons on Leviticus 23:32
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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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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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The Revival Hymn by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the mission to spread the word of God. He shares a story about the Moravian missions and how their purpose was for the land |
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Effectual Fervent Prayer by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing their reliance on God's strength and their desire to be a channel for His living water. They then pray for various individuals, inc |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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Reading From the Beatitudes by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound blessings found in the Beatitudes, particularly focusing on the comfort promised to those who mourn and the meek. He explains that mourning signi |
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Aaron's Failure by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of his daughter giving a testimony before leaving for Nepal. She attributes her faith and presence at the meeting to her pa |