Leviticus 23:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must not do any regular work on that day, but you should bring a fire offering to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is commanding the people to set aside their normal work and instead focus on worship by bringing offerings to God.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions about the Day of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), one of the sacred festivals given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. During these holy days, the people were commanded to stop their ordinary labor and dedicate time to worship and remembrance of God's goodness. Fire offerings were burned sacrifices that symbolized the people's devotion and gratitude to God.

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