Exodus 12:17
"In the first day there shall be to you a holy convocation, and in the seventh day a holy convocation; no kind of work shall be done in them, except that which every man must eat, only that may be done by you."
Key Reflection
This passage establishes two specific days within the festival week as times for holy convocations, or assembly meetings, emphasizing rest and worship over work. By designating these days with strict prohibitions on labor except what is necessary to eat, it underscores the priority of spiritual observance over mundane activities.
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