Leviticus 16:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 16:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 16:31 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 16:31 — KJV
“It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.”
— Leviticus 16:31 (KJV)
Leviticus 16:31 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 16:31
“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:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:31: afflict, souls, statute
“It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. celebrate: Heb. rest”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:31: sabbath, rest, afflict
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:31: sabbath, rest, ever
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:31: sabbath, rest, ever
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:31: rest, ever
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