And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days:
On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you must have a sacred gathering. You shouldn't do any regular work, and you must celebrate a festival to honor the LORD for seven days.
God is commanding His people to set aside seven days for a holy celebration where they stop their regular work and focus entirely on worshiping Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, God was providing Moses with detailed instructions for the religious festivals of Israel during their wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically outlines the start of the Feast of Tabernacles on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, a seven-day celebration where the Israelites were commanded to hold a holy assembly, refrain from ordinary work, and honor God through feasts and sacrifices. This festival served as a reminder of God's provision and protection during their time in the desert, reinforcing their covenant relationship with Him.
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