Numbers 29:1 Meaning and Explanation
“And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God commands a holy assembly on the first day of the seventh month with trumpet blasts and no work.
The Context of Numbers 29:1
Introduction to the seventh month's festival calendar.
What Does Numbers 29:1 Mean?
The seventh month held special significance in the Israelite calendar as the time for the major autumn festivals. On the first day, the people were to gather together for a sacred assembly, ceasing all ordinary work to focus on worship and communal religious observance.
The trumpet blasts announced this day's importance and may have called people to gather or marked sacred transitions. This day kicked off a season of intensive religious celebration, preparing Israel's heart for the coming months.
Numbers 29:1 in the Original Language
tekoa (תְּקוֹעַ), 'blowing' — sounding the shofar (ram's horn trumpet), a distinctive mark of Israel's sacred times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 29:1
What does Numbers 29:1 mean?
God commands a holy assembly on the first day of the seventh month with trumpet blasts and no work.
What is the context of Numbers 29:1?
Introduction to the seventh month's festival calendar.