Leviticus · Chapter 23 King James Version

Leviticus 23:10

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The Scripture

(10) Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In Leviticus 23 the Israelites are commanded to observe a series of festivals that mark the agricultural cycle and the covenant with God, beginning with the Passover which commemorates deliverance from Egypt. The chapter also prescribes the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacles, each accompanied by specific offerings and instructions for worship. These rites emphasize God’s provision, the sanctity of the land, and the people’s commitment to remember their history.

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