Leviticus 23:32 bbe — Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at n…

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"Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at nightfall from evening to evening, let this Sabbath be kept."

— Leviticus 23:32, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 23 — Context

29

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

30

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.

31

You may not do any sort of work: this is an order for ever through all your generations wherever you may be living.

32

Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at nightfall from evening to evening, let this Sabbath be kept.

33

And the Lord said to Moses,

34

Say to the children of Israel, On the fifteenth day of this seventh month let the feast of tents be kept to the Lord for seven days.

35

On the first day there will be a holy meeting: do no field-work.

Leviticus 23:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:32 say?
Leviticus 23:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at nightfall from evening to evening, let this Sabbath be kept.”
Where is Leviticus 23:32 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 32.
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 23:32.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:32 in?
Leviticus 23:32 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 23:32?
Leviticus 23:32 reads (BBE): “Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at nightfall from evening to evening, let this Sabbath be kept.” 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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