Leviticus 23:23

The Feast of Trumpets

23 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

Leviticus 23:23 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 23:23

And the Lord spake unto Moses
At the same time, in a continued discourse, concerning some other days, which were to be observed in a sacred manner:

saying;
as follows.

Leviticus 23:23 In-Context

21 " 'On that same day tell the people that they must come together for a special service. They must not do any regular work. That is a law that will last for all time to come. It applies no matter where you live

22 " 'Suppose you are gathering your crops. Then do not harvest all the way to the edges of your field. And do not pick up the grain you missed. Leave some for poor people and outsiders. I am the LORD your God.' "

23 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

24 "Say to the people of Israel, 'On the first day of the seventh month you must have a day of rest. It must be a special service that is announced with trumpet blasts.

25 Do not do any regular work on that day. Instead, bring an offering that is made to me with fire.' "