Leviticus 23:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 23:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 23:32 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 eve..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 23:32 — KJV
“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”
— Leviticus 23:32 (KJV)
Leviticus 23:32 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 23:32
“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 23:32: sabbath, rest, day
“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 23:32: sabbath, rest, day
“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 23:32: afflict, souls, day
“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 23:32: afflict, souls, day
“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 23:32: afflict, souls, day
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