Leviticus 23:3
The Scripture
(3) Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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