Leviticus 23:24

"The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

Key Reflection

In the context of ancient Israelite religion, Leviticus 23:24 marks the beginning of a series of instructions regarding the Day of Atonement, a solemn annual event focused on cleansing the sanctuary and atoning for sins. The original audience would have understood this command as part of a broader set of ritualistic practices designed to maintain the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of periodic purification and divine forgiveness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A sabbath -Here and inLeviticus 23:39a word which should rather be rendered a sabbatical rest. Blowing of trumpets -Here and inNumbers 29:1, literally “shouting”. There is no mention of trumpets in the Hebrew text of the Law in connection with the day. However, there is no reason to doubt the tradition that the day was distinguished by a general blowing of trumpets throughout the land, and that the kind of trumpet generally used for the purpose was the curved horn of an animal or a cornet of metal, such as was used at SinaiExodus 19:16, and on the Day of JubileeLeviticus 25:9.

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