Leviticus 16:31 kjva — It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever."

— Leviticus 16:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 16 — Context

28

And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

29

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:

30

For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.

31

It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.

32

And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest’s office in his father’s stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:

33

And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the congregation.

34

And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the Lord commanded Moses.

Leviticus 16:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 16:31 say?
Leviticus 16:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.”
Where is Leviticus 16:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 31.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 16:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:31 in?
Leviticus 16:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 16:31?
Leviticus 16:31 reads (KJVA): “It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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