Numbers 29:7
Numbers 29:7 in Multiple Translations
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.
¶ 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:
And on the tenth day of this seventh month ye shall have a holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall do no manner of work;
And on the tenth day of this seventh month there will be a holy meeting; keep yourselves from pleasure, and do no sort of work;
Hold a holy meeting on the tenth day of this seventh month, and practice self-denial. Don't do any of your normal work.
And ye shall haue in ye tenth day of the seuenth moneth, an holy conuocation: and ye shall humble your soules, and shall not doe any worke therein:
'And on the tenth of this seventh month a holy convocation ye have, and ye have humbled your souls; ye do no work;
“‘On the tenth day of this seventh month you shall have a holy convocation. You shall afflict your souls. You shall do no kind of work;
And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month a holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: in it ye shall not do any work.
The tenth day also of this seventh month shall be holy and venerable unto you, and you shall afflict your souls: you shall do no servile work therein.
“Each year, on the tenth day of the seventh month, you must gather together to worship me. Do not eat any food or do any work on that day.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:7
Study Notes — Numbers 29:7
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- Numbers 29:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 29:7
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 29:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
- Sermons on Numbers 29:7
Context — The Day of Atonement
7On 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.
8Present 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, 9together 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,Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 5:4 | Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Romans 6:6 | We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. |
| 5 | James 4:8–10 | Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. |
| 6 | Isaiah 22:12 | On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. |
| 7 | Ezra 8:21 | And there by the Ahava Canal I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. |
| 8 | Leviticus 23:26–32 | Again the LORD said to Moses, “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. On 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. If anyone does not humble himself on this day, he must be cut off from his people. I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day. You are not to do any work at all. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live. 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.” |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 7:9–11 | And now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us. 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. |
| 10 | Psalms 126:5–6 | Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. |
Numbers 29:7 Summary
The verse Numbers 29:7 instructs the Israelites to hold a sacred assembly on the tenth day of the seventh month, where they would humble themselves and not do any work. This day, known as the Day of Atonement, was a time for the Israelites to reflect on their sins and seek forgiveness from God (Leviticus 23:27-28). In simple terms, it's a call to stop our busy lives, look inward, and seek God's mercy and pardon, just like we're encouraged to do in Psalm 51:17 and 1 John 1:9. By doing so, we can experience God's forgiveness and restoration, and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tenth day of the seventh month in the Bible?
The tenth day of the seventh month is significant because it marks the Day of Atonement, a day when the Israelites were to humble themselves and seek forgiveness from God, as seen in Numbers 29:7 and Leviticus 23:27-28.
Why were the Israelites commanded not to do any work on this day?
The command not to do any work on the Day of Atonement was to allow the Israelites to focus on their spiritual condition and seek forgiveness from God, demonstrating the importance of resting in God's presence, as also seen in Exodus 20:8-11 and Hebrews 4:9-11.
How does the concept of humbling oneself apply to our lives today?
Humbling oneself, as mentioned in Numbers 29:7, involves recognizing our sinfulness and dependence on God, and seeking His forgiveness and mercy, as taught in 1 Peter 5:6-7 and James 4:10.
What is the relationship between the Day of Atonement and the concept of atonement in the New Testament?
The Day of Atonement, as described in Numbers 29:7, foreshadows the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, who sacrificed Himself to redeem humanity from sin, as seen in Romans 3:24-25 and Hebrews 9:11-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can humble myself before God, as commanded in Numbers 29:7, in my daily life?
- How can I balance the idea of not doing any work on the Day of Atonement with the reality of my daily responsibilities and obligations?
- In what ways can I seek forgiveness and reconciliation with God and others, as reflected in the spirit of the Day of Atonement?
- What does it mean to 'hold a sacred assembly' in Numbers 29:7, and how can I apply this concept to my own spiritual gatherings and community?
- How can I use the Day of Atonement as a reminder to regularly examine my heart and seek God's forgiveness and guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 29:7
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 29:7
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:7
Sermons on Numbers 29:7
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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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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 2 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being anointed by God to preach the word. He highlights the brokenness and suffering in the world and the need for God's h |
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Think Hard, Stay Humble: The Life of the Mind and the Peril of Pride by Francis Chan | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the audience's awareness of the suffering and struggles faced by their brothers and sisters around the world. He emphasizes the importance of |
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It's Friday but Sunday Is Coming by Tony Campolo | This sermon emphasizes the call to repentance and radical surrender to Jesus, focusing on the need to confess sins, surrender worldly possessions, and commit to serving God wholehe |
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"Weep and You Weep Alone" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the contrast between worldly joy and the depth of spiritual connection with God through weeping and humility. It highlights the importance of genuine emotion |
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(Biographies) William Tyndale by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of justification by grace through faith alone, apart from works of the law. He emphasizes that this concept is at the heart of |
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Beatitudes - Part 4 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the conditions and experiences of the apostle Paul as a minister of God. He highlights the various challenges and hardships that Paul faced, |





