Leviticus 16:29
New King James Version
29 “This shall be a statute forever for you: (A)In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall [a]afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether a native of your own country or a stranger who [b]dwells among you.
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- Leviticus 16:29 humble yourselves
- Leviticus 16:29 As a resident alien
Leviticus 23:29
New King James Version
29 For any person who is not (A)afflicted in soul on that same day (B)shall be cut off from his people.
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Isaiah 58:3
New King James Version
3 ‘Why(A) have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and You have not seen?
Why have we (B)afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?’
“In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure,
And [a]exploit all your laborers.
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- Isaiah 58:3 Lit. drive hard
Isaiah 58:5
New King James Version
5 Is (A)it a fast that I have chosen,
(B)A day for a man to afflict his soul?
Is it to bow down his head like a bulrush,
And (C)to spread out sackcloth and ashes?
Would you call this a fast,
And an acceptable day to the Lord?
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