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 you toiling and burdened ones, and *I* will give you rest.
Hebrews 4:3
We who have believed are soon to be admitted to the true rest; as He has said, "As I swore in My anger, they shall not be admitted to My rest," although God's works had been going on ever since the creation of the world.

Afflict

Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted.
1 Corinthians 11:31
If, however, we estimated ourselves aright, we should not be judged.