Leviticus 23:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement, a holy convocation requiring soul affliction and offerings.
The Context of Leviticus 23:27
The Day of Atonement is observed on the tenth day of the seventh month.
What Does Leviticus 23:27 Mean?
Ten days after the trumpet blasts, Israel observes its most solemn day: Yom Kippur. 'Afflicting the soul' means fasting and profound introspection, turning inward to examine the year's sins and transgressions. The entire people gather in this holy convocation.
This day stands apart—a moment when the high priest enters the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the whole nation. The offerings made on this day have power to reconcile God and His people through the blood of sacrifice.
Leviticus 23:27 in the Original Language
kippûr (כִּפּוּר), 'atonement' — covering of sin; reconciliation through sacrifice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 23:27
What does Leviticus 23:27 mean?
The tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement, a holy convocation requiring soul affliction and offerings.
What is the context of Leviticus 23:27?
The Day of Atonement is observed on the tenth day of the seventh month.