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Leviticus 16:29,31 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV
Leviticus 16:29 NASB “This shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall humble your souls and not do any work, whether the native, or the alien who sojourns among you;
Leviticus 16:29 HCSB “This is to be a permanent statute for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month you are to practice self-denial and do no work, both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.
Leviticus 16:29 ESV “And it shall be a statute to you forever that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict yourselves and shall do no work, either the native or the stranger who sojourns among you.
This is the Day of Atonement. Each of these versions is different and present different perspectives. To “humble your souls” seems quite positive and attitudinal. “Practice self-denial” seems more action oriented. And “afflict yourselves” seems quite negative, whether in attitude or in action. Usually associated with the Day of Atonement (i.e., Yom Kippur) is fasting (Isa.583-5).
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