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For whatever soul it be who shall not be afflicted in that same day; he shall be cut off from his people.
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The Danger of a Hard Heart
Commentators explain that the severe punishment for ignoring this day was not about a mere ritual. It addressed the profound danger of a hardened heart. John Calvin notes that refusing to humble oneself when God calls for repentance is a sign of "brutal stubborn resistance." This verse underscores how seriously God views a person's willingness to repent.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
For whatsoever soul ... he shall be cut off from among his people. —Better, For whatsoever soul ... that shall be cut…
16th Century
Protestant
For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted. From this, let us learn how greatly the sacrifice of an afflicted and humbled heart…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For whatsoever soul [it be] that shall not be afflicted in that same day That is, as the Targum…
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Presbyterian
The blowing of trumpets represented the preaching of the gospel, by which people are called to repent of sin, and to accept the salvation of Christ…
