Leviticus 16:31
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.”
נֶפֶשׁ
Life, soul, living being. Nephesh. The animating breath God places in every living creature. In animals it is the life force. In humanity it is the seat of emotion, will and identity. Every nephesh belongs to God — from the creatures in the sea to the deepest cry of the human heart.
שַׁבָּת
is a sabbath of
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שַׁבָּת
Sabbath. Shabbat. The seventh day of rest. A declaration that God is in control and we can stop striving. Rest is an act of trust.
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עוֹלָם
perpetuity
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עוֹלָם
Forever, eternity, everlasting. Olam. God's love endures forever. It had no beginning and will have no end.
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חֻקָּה
a statute of
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חֻקָּה
{an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)}
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שַׁבָּתוֹן
sabbath observance
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שַׁבָּתוֹן
a sabbatism or special holiday
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