Leviticus 23:27

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.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 23:29 states the consequence for failing to deny oneself on the Day of Atonement — being cut off from the people.

Leviticus 23:32 specifies the timing of the sabbath rest and self-denial from evening to evening on the Day of Atonement.

Leviticus 16:11 Historical context

Leviticus 16:11 details the priest's sin offering on the Day of Atonement, the same day commanded in Leviticus 23:27 as a holy convocation.

Leviticus 16:15 Historical context

Leviticus 16:15 describes the people's sin offering on the Day of Atonement, directly fulfilling the offering required in Leviticus 23:27.

Leviticus 16:24 Historical context

Leviticus 16:24 concludes the Day of Atonement rituals with burnt offerings, directly connected to the holy convocation in Leviticus 23:27.

Leviticus 16:29 also commands afflicting souls and no work on the tenth day of the seventh month, the same Day of Atonement.

Leviticus 16:30 explains that on this day atonement is made to cleanse from sin, giving the purpose behind the observance in 23:27.

Leviticus 16:31 reiterates the command to afflict your souls and calls it a Sabbath of rest, reinforcing the day's sacred nature.

Leviticus 25:9 ties the Day of Atonement to the Jubilee – the trumpet of liberty sounds on this exact day.

Numbers 29:7-11 provides the specific burnt offerings and sin offerings for this day, expanding the ritual details.

Isaiah 58:5 Allusion

Isaiah 58:5 quotes the exact phrase 'afflict his soul' while critiquing empty fasting, directly engaging the Day of Atonement's core practice.

Isaiah 58:3 Allusion

Isaiah 58:3 criticizes hypocritical fasting on a day of self-denial, highlighting the heart attitude required for the Day of Atonement.

Acts 27:9 Historical context

Acts 27:9 refers to the Day of Atonement as 'the Fast', marking dangerous sailing conditions in the Mediterranean.

Hebrews 10:3 says the Day of Atonement sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins — contrasting with Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.

Exodus 30:10 Historical context

Exodus 30:10 describes the annual atonement on the altar, which occurs on the Day of Atonement — contextual connection to Leviticus 23:27.

Numbers 30:13 Related theme

Numbers 30:13 uses the same Hebrew phrase 'afflict oneself' for vows, connecting to the self-denial required on the Day of Atonement.