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 instruction was part of God's detailed commands to Moses about the religious festivals and sacrifices that the Israelites were to observe. These holy convocations were special gatherings where the community would come together to worship God and remember His goodness. The prohibition against 'servile work' meant avoiding the ordinary labor that sustained daily life, creating space for spiritual focus and rest.
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