Leviticus 23:27 nasb — "On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and yo…

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""On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD."

— Leviticus 23:27, NASB

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'In the seventh month on the first of the month you shall have a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation.

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'You shall not do any laborious work, but you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD.'"

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The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD.

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"You shall not do any work on this same day, for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement on your behalf before the LORD your God.

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"If there is any person who will not humble himself on this same day, he shall be cut off from his people.

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"As for any person who does any work on this same day, that person I will destroy 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 NASB reads: “"On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire 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 (NASB): “"On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire 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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