Numbers 28:18 Meaning and Explanation
“In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work therein:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The first day of the feast is a holy assembly where no ordinary work is done.
The Context of Numbers 28:18
Marking the first festival day as a holy rest day.
What Does Numbers 28:18 Mean?
A holy convocation is a sacred assembly called by the Lord where His people gather for worship. The prohibition on servile work—manual labor or routine tasks—sets this day apart as exclusively devoted to God and His worship. The community pauses its normal rhythms to honor Him collectively.
This cessation from work mirrors the Sabbath principle but intensifies it through community gathering. The people are called together, not left alone, to acknowledge God's deliverance and renew covenant commitment.
Numbers 28:18 in the Original Language
miqra' (מִקְרָא), 'holy convocation'—a called assembly, congregation summoned for sacred purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 28:18
What does Numbers 28:18 mean?
The first day of the feast is a holy assembly where no ordinary work is done.
What is the context of Numbers 28:18?
Marking the first festival day as a holy rest day.