Leviticus 23:32

“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 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." - Leviticus 23:32
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What does Leviticus 23:32 mean?

Leviticus 23:32 (KJV) states, “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.” This verse is part of a chapter that outlines the various feasts and observances…

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The Sacred Space of Reflection: Embracing the Sabbath of Rest

In Leviticus 23:32, we are provided with a profound command regarding the observance of the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur. The King James Version articulates, "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…

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A Prayer for Reflection and Rest on the Day of Atonement

O Lord, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, we humbly come before You today to honor and revere the significance of the sacred time You have laid before us. As we meditate on Leviticus 23:32, which proclaims, "It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your…

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