It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.
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Verse 31 is found in chapter 16 of Leviticus. The Day of Atonement becomes an annual observance marked by fasting and rest. Its yearly repetition shows that atonement was not presented as an isolated event, but as a permanent practice within Israel’s life.
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Darum soll's euch ein großer Sabbat sein, und ihr sollt euren Leib kasteien. Ein ewiges Recht sei das.
Sábado de reposo es para vosotros, y afligiréis vuestras almas, por estatuto perpetuo.
Será para ustedes un día de reposo solemne, y se humillarán. Es un estatuto perpetuo.
Ce sera pour vous un sabbat, un jour de repos, et vous humilierez vos âmes. C'est une loi perpétuelle.
Siavi quel giorno riposo di Sabato; e affliggete in esso l’anime vostre, per istatuto perpetuo.
É um sábado de descanso para vós, e afligireis as vossas almas; isto é estatuto perpétuo.
這日你們要守完全安息的安息日,刻苦己心;這是永遠的定例。
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