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Leviticus 16:29

King James Version (KJV)

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Leviticus 16:29

Verse 29 of 34

Scripture focus

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 a stranger that sojourneth among you:

Leviticus 16:29 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Leviticus 16:29

Theological / Devotional

A statute for ever. The Day of Atonement was the only fast day of the year, and was called “the fast” (Acts 27:9). Other fasts added later were not required or approved by God (Isa. 58:3-7; Zech. 7:3-10). In the time of Christ there were 29 fasts in addition to 2 weekly fast days.

Afflict your souls. This was more than fasting. It included soul searching, a review of one’s progress in holy living, a seeking of God, confession of sin, making amends for neglected duties, squaring accounts with God and men, thus redeeming the time.

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