These are the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, to offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings, every thing upon his day:
These are the LORD's special festivals that you must announce as sacred gatherings, where you will present fire offerings to the LORD—burnt offerings, grain offerings, sacrifices, and drink offerings—each one on its proper day.
God is establishing specific holy festivals with particular offerings that His people must observe on their designated days.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes God's instructions to Moses about the annual religious festivals that Israel was to observe, including Passover, Pentecost, and the Day of Atonement. These festivals were central to Israel's worship calendar and helped them remember God's faithfulness throughout their history. The various offerings mentioned were specific types of sacrifices that accompanied these celebrations, each with symbolic meaning.
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