Leviticus 23:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Leviticus 23:24
The Feast of Trumpets marks the beginning of the seventh month.
What Does Leviticus 23:24 Mean?
The seventh month opens with a distinctive festival: Rosh Hashanah, a day of blowing trumpets. The trumpet blasts are a memorial, calling the people to attention and to remembrance as the year enters its final season.
This holy convocation gathers Israel in the seventh month, a significant number in Israel's religious calendar, marking a threshold as the year moves toward its culmination and judgment.
Leviticus 23:24 in the Original Language
tərûʿâ (תְּרוּעָה), 'blowing of trumpets' — loud trumpet blasts, a memorial calling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 23:24
What does Leviticus 23:24 mean?
The first day of the seventh month is a Sabbath day marked by trumpet blasts and a holy convocation.
What is the context of Leviticus 23:24?
The Feast of Trumpets marks the beginning of the seventh month.