Leviticus 23:36

"On the first day shall be a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work."

Key Reflection

This verse establishes a sacred assembly on the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, prohibiting ordinary labor to focus solely on worship and remembrance of God's deliverance and provision, much like during the Exodus from Egypt. It underscores the importance of dedicating time to spiritual activities over mundane tasks.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

An offering made by fire -SeeLeviticus 23:8. The succession of sacrifices prescribed inNumbers 29:12-38, which forms such a marked feature in the Feast of Tabernacles, tends to show the distinctness of the “solemn assembly” from the festal week.

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