Leviticus 23:27-28

27 "On exactly 1the tenth day of this seventh month is 2the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD.
28 "You shall not do any work on this same day, for it is a 3day of atonement, 4to make atonement on your behalf before the LORD your God.

Leviticus 23:27-28 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO LEVITICUS 23

In this chapter an account is given of the several holy days, times, and seasons, appointed by God, under the general names of feasts and holy convocations; and first of the sabbath, Le 23:1-4; then of the passover and feast of unleavened bread, Le 23:5-8; to which is annexed the sheaf of the firstfruits, Le 23:9-14; after that of the feast of weeks or pentecost, Le 23:15-22; and of the feast of trumpets, Le 23:23-25; and of the day of atonement, Le 23:26-32; and of the feast of tabernacles, Le 23:33-44.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Leviticus 16:29; Leviticus 25:9; Numbers 29:7
  • 2. Exodus 30:10; Leviticus 16:30; Leviticus 23:28; Numbers 29:7-11
  • 3. Leviticus 23:27
  • 4. Leviticus 16:34
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