Leviticus 16:31 web — It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever.

World English Bible

"It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever."

— Leviticus 16:31, World English Bible

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Leviticus 16 — Context

28

He who burns them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

29

"It shall be a statute to you forever: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and shall do no kind of work, the native-born, or the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you:

30

for on this day shall atonement be made for you, to cleanse you; from all your sins you shall be clean before Yahweh.

31

It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever.

32

The priest, who is anointed and who is consecrated to be priest in his father's place, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen garments, even the holy garments.

33

Then he shall make atonement for the Holy Sanctuary; and he shall make atonement for the Tent of Meeting and for the altar; and he shall make atonement for the priests and for all the people of the assembly.

34

"This shall be an everlasting statute for you, to make atonement for the children of Israel once in the year because of all their sins." It was done as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Leviticus 16:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:31 say?
Leviticus 16:31 in the World English Bible reads: “It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever.”
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 (WEB): “It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls; it is a statute forever.” 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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