Leviticus · Chapter 23 King James Version

Leviticus 23:20

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The Scripture

(20) And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for 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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