Leviticus 23:32 nasb — "It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening,…

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""It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your sabbath.""

— Leviticus 23:32, NASB

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Leviticus 23 — Context

29

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

30

"As for any person who does any work on this same day, that person I will destroy from among his people.

31

"You shall do no work at all. It is to be a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwelling places.

32

"It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your sabbath."

33

Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

34

"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast of Booths for seven days to the LORD.

35

'On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind.

Leviticus 23:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:32 say?
Leviticus 23:32 in the NASB reads: “"It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your sabbath."”
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 (NASB): “"It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your sabbath."” 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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