Numbers 28:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And on the seventh day you must gather together for a holy meeting; you must not do any regular work.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is commanding the people to set aside the seventh day as sacred by gathering together for worship and resting from their usual labor.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is from the Book of Numbers, where God was providing detailed instructions to the Israelites about their religious festivals and offerings as they journeyed through the wilderness. It specifically refers to the seventh day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which commemorated their deliverance from slavery in Egypt and emphasized the importance of rest and holy gatherings. These commands helped the Israelites maintain their identity as God's chosen people amid their nomadic life.

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