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.
This will be a special Sabbath day of complete rest for you, and you must humble yourselves and fast. You shall observe this Sabbath from the evening of the ninth day of the month until the evening of the next day.
God is commanding the people to observe a special day of complete rest and fasting that lasts from one evening to the next evening.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God gave Moses instructions for the feasts and holy days that the Israelites were to observe, including the Day of Atonement, which was a critical annual event for seeking forgiveness and purification. This verse specifically outlines how this day was to be a complete sabbath of rest, involving the affliction of souls through fasting and repentance, and it was to be observed from evening to evening on the ninth day of the seventh month. These commands were part of the Mosaic Law that helped maintain the spiritual and communal rhythm of ancient Israelite society.
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