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Whatever soul it be who does any manner of work in that same day, that soul will I destroy from among his people.
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A Day of Supreme Solemnity
Commentators note the extreme seriousness of the Day of Atonement. The prohibition against any work was as strict as the Sabbath. Scholar Charles Ellicott highlights that the penalty, being "destroyed" by God, is a stronger term than the usual "cut off," reflecting the day's supreme importance. Violating its sanctity invited a direct and severe divine judgment.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
That doeth any work. —That is, engages in any kind of work whatever, since this is the only festival which is to be kept like the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And whatsoever soul [it be] that does any work in that same day Any sort of work what…
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…
