KJV ORIGINAL
In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work therein:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the first day there shall be a holy gathering; you shall not do any regular work on that day.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding that the first day of this festival be set apart as sacred, with no ordinary work allowed so people can focus on worship.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which followed immediately after Passover and lasted seven days. During this time, the Israelites were to remember their deliverance from Egypt and eat only unleavened bread. The 'holy convocation' meant the entire community would gather together for worship and celebration at the tabernacle.
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