Leviticus 23:25

Leviticus 23:25 Meaning and Explanation

Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

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No servile work is done on this day, but fire offerings to the Lord are made.

The Context of Leviticus 23:25

The Feast of Trumpets observes a day of rest with accompanying offerings.

What Does Leviticus 23:25 Mean?

Like other holy convocations, the trumpet day suspends ordinary labor. The people's work instead consists of offerings—the gifts of the heart presented in fire before the Lord.

These offerings accompany the trumpet blasts, creating a multisensory moment of dedication as smoke rises from the altar and the sound of horns echoes through Israel's encampments.

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What does Leviticus 23:25 mean?

No servile work is done on this day, but fire offerings to the Lord are made.

What is the context of Leviticus 23:25?

The Feast of Trumpets observes a day of rest with accompanying offerings.

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