In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
On the first day you must have a holy gathering: you must not do any regular work on that day.
God is commanding His people to set aside the first day of their religious festival as a sacred time when they gather together and rest from their usual labor.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God provided the Israelites with instructions through Moses on observing various feasts and holy days as part of their covenant relationship, helping them remember His deliverance and maintain their identity as a set-apart people. Leviticus 23:7 specifically refers to the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which followed Passover, calling for a sacred assembly where no ordinary work was to be done to emphasize rest, worship, and reflection on God's mighty acts. This command was given in the wilderness after the Exodus, reinforcing the rhythm of holy observances in Israel's daily and religious life.
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