31
It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict your souls. It is a statute forever.
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Verse 31. Of rest. Hebrew “of sabbaths;” that is, a day of most perfect rest; so that even meat is not allowed to be dressed on it, as it is on other festivals. Calmet. 23:27. Calmet.—Religion. Fasting is therefore an act of religion. D.
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