Leviticus 23:1

1 ADONAI said to Moshe,

Leviticus 23:1 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 23:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
Much about the same time as before; and having delivered to him various laws concerning the holiness of the people of Israel, who were to serve him, and of the holiness of the priests, that were to minister in holy things to him, and of the purity and perfections of their sacrifices, he here appoints various times and seasons, for the more special worship and service of him: saying;
as follows.

Leviticus 23:1 In-Context

1 ADONAI said to Moshe,

2 "Tell the people of Isra'el: 'The designated times of ADONAI which you are to proclaim as holy convocations are my designated times.

3 "'Work is to be done on six days; but the seventh day is a Shabbat of complete rest, a holy convocation; you are not to do any kind of work; it is a Shabbat for ADONAI, even in your homes.

4 "'These are the designated times of ADONAI, the holy convocations you are to proclaim at their designated times

5 "'In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, between sundown and complete darkness, comes Pesach for ADONAI.