Leviticus 23:30

Verse

I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day.

American Standard Version (1901)

And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any manner of work in that same day, that soul will I destroy from among his people.

Bible in Basic English

And if any person, whoever he may be, on that day does any sort of work, I will send destruction on him from among his people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And every soul that shall do any work, the same will I destroy from among his people.

Free Bible Version

I will destroy anyone of you who does any work on this day.

Geneva Bible 1599

And euery person that shall doe any work that same day, the same person also will I destroy from among his people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.

One Unity Resource Bible

Whoever it is who does any kind of work in that same day, that person I will destroy from among his people.

Translation for Translators

I will get rid of anyone who does any kind of work on that day.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Whoever does any work on that day, I, Yahweh, will destroy him from among his people.

Noah Webster Bible

And whatever soul it may be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.

World English Bible

Whoever does any kind of work in that same day, I will destroy that person from among his people.

Young's Literal Translation

and any person who doth any work in this self-same day I have even destroyed that person from the midst of his people;

Context

The Day of Atonement

²⁹If anyone does not humble himself on this day, he must be cut off from his people.³⁰I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day.

Summary

In Leviticus 23:30, God instructs the Israelites to observe a day of atonement, where they are to deny themselves and present offerings to the Lord. This solemn occasion serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and reconciliation with God. The emphasis on self-denial and seeking forgiveness reflects the seriousness of sin and the importance of seeking God's mercy. Through this day of atonement, the Israelites are called to reflect on their relationship with God and strive for holiness and purity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day,.... Any sort of work whatever; for, as before observed, it was to be kept as strictly as the weekly sabbath: the same soul will I destroy from among his people; with the pestilence, as the above Targum; it seems to be but another phrase for cutting them off, and to signify the same thing.