Leviticus 16:31
The Scripture
(31) It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the priest is instructed to perform a special sacrifice called the Day of Atonement, where he offers the bull and the goat to cleanse the people from sin. The focus is on the ritual of purification and the importance of obeying God’s law.
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Related verses (shared words)
Leviticus 23:32Exodus 31:15Leviticus 23:3Leviticus 25:4Leviticus 16:29Ezekiel 13:18