Leviticus 23:29

Authorized King James Version

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For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.

Original Language Analysis

כִּ֤י H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 1 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כָל H3605
כָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 2 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַנֶּ֙פֶשׁ֙ For whatsoever soul H5315
הַנֶּ֙פֶשׁ֙ For whatsoever soul
Strong's: H5315
Word #: 3 of 11
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 4 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 5 of 11
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תְעֻנֶּ֔ה it be that shall not be afflicted H6031
תְעֻנֶּ֔ה it be that shall not be afflicted
Strong's: H6031
Word #: 6 of 11
to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
בְּעֶ֖צֶם in that same H6106
בְּעֶ֖צֶם in that same
Strong's: H6106
Word #: 7 of 11
a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame
הַיּ֣וֹם day H3117
הַיּ֣וֹם day
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 8 of 11
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַזֶּ֑ה H2088
הַזֶּ֑ה
Strong's: H2088
Word #: 9 of 11
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
וְנִכְרְתָ֖ה he shall be cut off H3772
וְנִכְרְתָ֖ה he shall be cut off
Strong's: H3772
Word #: 10 of 11
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
מֵֽעַמֶּֽיהָ׃ from among his people H5971
מֵֽעַמֶּֽיהָ׃ from among his people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 11 of 11
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

Analysis & Commentary

For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.

This verse falls within the section on Appointed Feasts. God's sacred calendar including Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles, marking redemption and agricultural blessings.


Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical offerings, providing permanent cleansing from sin.

Historical Context

God's sacred calendar including Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles, marking redemption and agricultural blessings. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Ancient sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

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