translation_id: net-engnet

book_id: NUM

label: NET translator note

text: Heb “afflict yourselves”; NAB “mortify yourselves”; NIV, NRSV “deny yourselves.” sn The verb seems to mean “humble yourself.” There is no explanation given for it. In the days of the prophets fasting seems to be associated with it (see Isa 58:3-5 ), and possibly the symbolic wearing of ashes.


text: Heb “they shall be to you without blemish.”


text: The words “you must offer” are implied.


text: Heb “Moses.” The proper name has been replaced by the pronoun (“him”) in the translation for stylistic reasons.