Leviticus 23:28 web — You shall do no kind of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before Yahweh yo…

World English Bible

"You shall do no kind of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before Yahweh your God."

— Leviticus 23:28, World English Bible

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Leviticus 23 — Context

25

You shall do no regular work; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh.'"

26

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

27

"However on the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement: it shall be a holy convocation to you, and you shall afflict yourselves; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh.

28

You shall do no kind of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before Yahweh your God.

29

For whoever it is who shall not deny himself in that same day; shall be cut off from his people.

30

Whoever it is who does any kind of work in that same day, that person I will destroy from among his people.

31

You shall do no kind of work: it is a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

Leviticus 23:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:28 say?
Leviticus 23:28 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall do no kind of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before Yahweh your God.”
Where is Leviticus 23:28 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 28.
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 23:28.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:28 in?
Leviticus 23:28 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 23:28?
Leviticus 23:28 reads (WEB): “You shall do no kind of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before Yahweh your God.” 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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