Reference

Leviticus 23:29

For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.
27

Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.

28

And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the Lord your God.

29

For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.

30

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

31

Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

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Annihilation / Destruction
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Destruction / Perishing Language
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Annihilation / Destruction

The phrase "cut off from among his people" could refer to excommunication or a social ostracism rather than literal annihilation or ceasing to exist.

Destruction / Perishing Language

The phrase "cut off from among his people" could be interpreted as a social or religious excommunication rather than a literal physical destruction or perishing, implying a loss of community standing rather than an immediate death.