Leviticus 23:35

Leviticus 23:35 Meaning and Explanation

On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.

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The first day of the feast is a holy convocation with no servile work.

The Context of Leviticus 23:35

The first day of the Feast of Tabernacles is a holy convocation.

What Does Leviticus 23:35 Mean?

The opening day of the Feast of Tabernacles is set apart as a sacred assembly. Work ceases, and Israel gathers to begin a week of remembrance and thanksgiving.

This opening holy convocation marks the transition from the individual introspection of the Day of Atonement to the communal joy of the Feast of Tabernacles.

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What does Leviticus 23:35 mean?

The first day of the feast is a holy convocation with no servile work.

What is the context of Leviticus 23:35?

The first day of the Feast of Tabernacles is a holy convocation.

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