Leviticus 16:29-31 institutes the Day of Atonement with identical language: afflict souls, no work — the source of this command.

Leviticus 23:27 also commands the Day of Atonement with holy convocation and affliction — another parallel record of the same law.

Psalm 35:13 uses the same 'afflicted my soul with fasting' language, showing David's personal practice mirroring the Day of Atonement's self-denial.

Isaiah 58:3-5 explicitly critiques fasting by quoting 'afflict the soul' and ties it to the Day of Atonement practice, making a direct theological connection.

In Acts 27:9, the 'Fast' refers directly to the Day of Atonement instituted here, marking the season's end for sailing.

In James 4:8-10, the call to mourn, weep, and humble yourselves directly reflects the affliction and humility required on this day.

In Leviticus 16:34, the permanent statute for the Day of Atonement confirms the annual observance commanded here.

In Hebrews 10:3, the yearly reminder of sins from the Day of Atonement highlights the repeated nature of the observance commanded here.

Ezra 8:21 shows a voluntary fast of affliction, echoing the commanded affliction on the Day of Atonement from Numbers 29:7.