Leviticus 23:27 cpdv — The tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement; it shall be most honored, and it shall be called hol…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement; it shall be most honored, and it shall be called holy. And you shall afflict your souls on that day, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord. "

— Leviticus 23:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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Say to the sons of Israel: The seventh month, the first day of the month, shall be a Sabbath for you, a memorial, with the sounding of trumpets, and it shall be called holy.

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You shall do no servile work in it, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord.

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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The tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement; it shall be most honored, and it shall be called holy. And you shall afflict your souls on that day, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord.

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You shall do no servile work in the time of this day; for it is a day of propitiation, so that the Lord your God may be merciful to you.

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Every soul that has not been afflicted on this day shall perish from his people,

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and anyone who will have done work, I shall wipe him away from his people.

Leviticus 23:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:27 say?
Leviticus 23:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement; it shall be most honored, and it shall be called holy. And you shall afflict your souls on that day, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord. ”
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 (CPDV): “The tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement; it shall be most honored, and it shall be called holy. And you shall afflict your souls on that day, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord. ” 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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