Lev 16:31 | MHM | STEP | v. 31 : On this day, the people were required to rest completely from all work. It was a "Sabbath of rest," dedicated entirely to humbling themselves before God ( v. 31 ). The prophet Isaiah refers to this as a day of fasting and repentance (Isaiah 58:13 ).

‏ Leviticus 16:31

v. 31: On this day, the people were required to rest completely from all work. It was a "Sabbath of rest," dedicated entirely to humbling themselves before God (v. 31 ^a). The prophet Isaiah refers to this as a day of fasting and repentance (Isaiah 58:13 ^b).