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It shall be to you a Sabbath of solemn rest, and you shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even to even, shall you keep your Sabbath.
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A Rest to Hear God
The command for a "sabbath of solemn rest" is an emphatic call for complete cessation from work. Commentators explain the purpose: by setting aside worldly business, the people could more clearly hear God's voice of peace and reconciliation on this unique day. It was a rest for something, not just from something.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest. —Rather, It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, as the Authorized Versi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It [shall be] unto you a sabbath of rest (See Gill on Leviticus 16:31); and this is thought by some F1…
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…
