Leviticus 23:23

23 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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 you shall make proclamation; you shall hold a holy convocation; you shall not work at your occupations. This is a statute forever in all your settlements throughout your generations

22 When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and for the alien: I am the Lord your God.

23 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

24 Speak to the people of Israel, saying: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of complete rest, a holy convocation commemorated with trumpet blasts.

25 You shall not work at your occupations; and you shall present the Lord's offering by fire.