Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.
Tell the people of Israel: On the first day of the seventh month, you must have a sabbath rest day. This will be a special memorial day marked by the blowing of trumpets, and it will be a holy gathering for everyone.
God is commanding the Israelites to observe a special holy day on the first day of the seventh month, marked by trumpet blowing and community worship.
📚 Historical Context
This verse establishes what became known as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which falls in the Hebrew month of Tishri (September/October). The blowing of trumpets (shofars) served both as a call to worship and as a reminder of God's covenant with His people. This was one of seven annual festivals God commanded Israel to observe as part of their religious calendar.
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