Numbers 28:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:”
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The Context of Numbers 28:26
Introducing the Feast of Weeks with firstfruit offerings.
What Does Numbers 28:26 Mean?
The Feast of Weeks is timed to the spring harvest—'the day of the firstfruits.' Israel brings the first fruits of grain to acknowledge God's provision and to dedicate the harvest to Him. This festival occurs seven weeks after Passover, creating a fifty-day arc from liberation to harvest abundance.
The gathering for a holy convocation emphasizes that harvest is not a private, individual matter but a communal commemoration. The entire community pauses to acknowledge that all provision flows from God's covenant faithfulness.
Numbers 28:26 in the Original Language
bikkurim (בִּכּוּרִים), 'firstfruits'—first ripened grain brought as an offering of gratitude.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 28:26
What does Numbers 28:26 mean?
The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) is observed with a holy assembly and new grain offering.
What is the context of Numbers 28:26?
Introducing the Feast of Weeks with firstfruit offerings.