Leviticus 16:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 16:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 16:29 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflic..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 16:29 — KJV
“And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you:”
— Leviticus 16:29 (KJV)
Leviticus 16:29 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 16:29
“And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:29: seventh, month, tenth
“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:29: seventh, month, tenth
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:29: ever, whether, one
“And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. he that is eight...: Heb. a son of eight days”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:29: ever, day, one
“And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstraked and spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, and every one that had some white in it, and all the brown among the sheep, and gave them into the hand of his sons.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:29: ever, day, one
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