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Leviticus 23:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But you must bring fire offerings to the LORD for seven days. On the seventh day, there will be a holy gathering where you must not do any regular work.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing His people to offer sacrifices for seven days and to set apart the final day as holy by resting from work and gathering together.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which followed immediately after Passover. During this week-long celebration, the Israelites remembered their hurried exodus from Egypt when they didn't have time to let their bread rise. The daily fire offerings and the holy convocation on the seventh day were meant to keep the people focused on worshiping God throughout this important commemoration.

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