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.
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.
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
In the book of Leviticus, God was instructing Moses on the various feasts and holy days that the Israelites were to observe as part of their covenant relationship with Him. This verse specifically refers to the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which followed Passover and involved daily offerings for seven days, with the seventh day designated as a sacred assembly for rest and worship. It reflected the cultural emphasis on separating from everyday labor to focus on God's deliverance and maintain spiritual purity in ancient Israelite society.
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