Leviticus 23:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Starting from the day after the Sabbath of Passover, Israel counts seven complete weeks.
The Context of Leviticus 23:15
Instructions for the counting period leading to the next feast.
What Does Leviticus 23:15 Mean?
A counting period begins immediately after the firstfruits offering is waved. This seven-week count—fifty days total—connects the Passover season to a second major feast yet to come.
The act of counting itself becomes a spiritual practice, marking time and building anticipation as the community moves from spring harvest into the next appointed season.
Leviticus 23:15 in the Original Language
sefarat (סְפִרַת), 'count' — the enumeration of days; marking time toward a goal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 23:15
What does Leviticus 23:15 mean?
Starting from the day after the Sabbath of Passover, Israel counts seven complete weeks.
What is the context of Leviticus 23:15?
Instructions for the counting period leading to the next feast.