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:
This will be a permanent law for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you must humble yourselves and not do any work at all, whether you are a native citizen or a foreigner living among you.
God is establishing the Day of Atonement as a permanent holy day when all people must fast, humble themselves, and rest from work.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the book of Leviticus, part of the laws God gave to Moses for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, emphasizing rituals for maintaining spiritual purity. It specifically describes the Day of Atonement, a sacred observance on the tenth day of the seventh month, where the people were commanded to humble themselves through fasting and rest, applying to both natives and foreigners among them. This statute was intended to foster communal repentance and atonement, reminding the Israelites of their covenant relationship with God as they journeyed toward the Promised Land.
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