Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.

Bible References

A sabbath

Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all of you who toil and carry burdens, and I, yes, I, will lead you into rest.
Hebrews 4:3
For we who have believed are being admitted to that rest, just as He has said: "As in my anger I took oath, they shall not be admitted to my rest," although God's works had been completed at the creation of the world.

Afflict

Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are the mourners, for they will be comforted.
1 Corinthians 11:31
But if we properly saw ourselves, we would not bring down upon us this judgment.