Numbers 29:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The tenth day brings a holy assembly where people fast or afflict their souls and do no work.
The Context of Numbers 29:7
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, on the tenth day of the seventh month.
What Does Numbers 29:7 Mean?
The tenth day of the seventh month was Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, marked by self-affliction (fasting or humble penance). Unlike the first day's trumpet blast calling people together, this day called them inward to face their need for forgiveness and restoration.
The prohibition on work and the emphasis on personal affliction made this a day fundamentally different from ordinary time. It invited Israel into deep reflection on sin, guilt, and the necessity of atonement—a day of confronting what separated them from God.
Numbers 29:7 in the Original Language
anah et nafshehem (עִנָּה אֶת־נַפְשְׁכֶם), 'afflict your souls' — to humble oneself, typically through fasting and repentance, showing sincere sorrow for sin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:7
What does Numbers 29:7 mean?
The tenth day brings a holy assembly where people fast or afflict their souls and do no work.
What is the context of Numbers 29:7?
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, on the tenth day of the seventh month.