KJV ORIGINAL
These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the Lord's festivals—sacred gatherings that you must announce and celebrate at their appointed times.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is establishing special times throughout the year when His people should come together for sacred celebrations and worship.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces God's instructions to the Israelites about their religious calendar, given after they left Egypt but before entering the Promised Land. These festivals would become the foundation of Jewish worship life, including Passover, Pentecost, and the Day of Atonement. The festivals served to remind the people of God's faithfulness and to bring the community together in worship.
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