Leviticus 23:27 bbe — The tenth day of this seventh month is the day for the taking away of sin; let it be a holy day of worship; you are to…

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"The tenth day of this seventh month is the day for the taking away of sin; let it be a holy day of worship; you are to keep from pleasure, and give to the Lord an offering made by fire."

— Leviticus 23:27, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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Say to the children of Israel, In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, let there be a special day of rest for you, a day of memory, marked by the blowing of horns, a meeting for worship.

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Do no field-work and give to the Lord an offering made by fire.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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The tenth day of this seventh month is the day for the taking away of sin; let it be a holy day of worship; you are to keep from pleasure, and give to the Lord an offering made by fire.

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And on that day you may do no sort of work, for it is a day of taking away sin, to make you clean before the Lord your God.

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For any person, whoever he may be, who takes his pleasure on that day will be cut off from his people.

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And if any person, whoever he may be, on that day does any sort of work, I will send destruction on him from among his people.

Leviticus 23:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:27 say?
Leviticus 23:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The tenth day of this seventh month is the day for the taking away of sin; let it be a holy day of worship; you are to keep from pleasure, and give to the Lord an offering made by fire.”
Where is Leviticus 23:27 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 27.
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 23:27.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:27 in?
Leviticus 23:27 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 23:27?
Leviticus 23:27 reads (BBE): “The tenth day of this seventh month is the day for the taking away of sin; let it be a holy day of worship; you are to keep from pleasure, and give to the Lord an offering made by fire.” 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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