Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The first day is a sacred assembly; do no regular work. New Living Translation On the first day of the festival you must proclaim an official day for holy assembly, when you do no ordinary work. English Standard Version On the first day shall be a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work. Berean Standard Bible On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. King James Bible On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. New King James Version On the first day there shall be a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work on it. New American Standard Bible On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work. NASB 1995 ‘On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind. NASB 1977 ‘On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind. Legacy Standard Bible On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind. Amplified Bible The first day is a holy convocation (calling together); you shall not do any laborious work [on that day]. Christian Standard Bible There is to be a sacred assembly on the first day; you are not to do any daily work. Holman Christian Standard Bible There is to be a sacred assembly on the first day; you are not to do any daily work. American Standard Version On the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work. Contemporary English Version No one is to do any work on the first day of the festival--it is a time when everyone must come together for worship. English Revised Version On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the first day there will be a holy assembly. Don't do any regular work. Good News Translation On the first of these days come together for worship and do none of your daily work. International Standard Version On the first day, you are to hold a sacred assembly, when you are not to do any servile work. Majority Standard Bible On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. NET Bible On the first day is a holy assembly; you must do no regular work. New Heart English Bible On the first day shall be a holy convocation: you shall do no regular work. Webster's Bible Translation On the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work in it. World English Bible On the first day shall be a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe first day [is] a holy convocation, you do no servile work; Young's Literal Translation on the first day is a holy convocation, ye do no servile work, Smith's Literal Translation In the first day a holy calling: any work of labor ye shall not do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe first day shall be called most solemn and most holy: you shall do no servile work therein. And seven days you shall offer holocausts to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version The first day shall be called most honored and most holy; you shall do no servile work in it. New American Bible On the first day, a declared holy day, you shall do no heavy work. New Revised Standard Version The first day shall be a holy convocation; you shall not work at your occupations. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe first day shall be a holy convocation to you; you shall do no manner of work thereon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The first day shall be proclaimed and holy to you and you shall do no work of labor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917On the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work. Brenton Septuagint Translation And on the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Tabernacles…34“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. 35On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. 36For seven days you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present an offering made by fire to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.… Cross References Exodus 12:16 On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly, and another on the seventh day. You must not do any work on those days, except to prepare the meals—that is all you may do. Numbers 29:12 On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days. Deuteronomy 16:8 For six days you must eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day you shall hold a solemn assembly to the LORD your God, and you must not do any work. 2 Chronicles 8:13 He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. Nehemiah 8:18 Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance. Ezekiel 45:25 During the seven days of the feast that begins on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, he is to make the same provision for sin offerings, burnt offerings, grain offerings, and oil.’ John 7:37 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Mark 9:5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Luke 9:33 As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) John 7:2 However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near. 1 Kings 8:2 And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. Zechariah 14:16 Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. John 7:10-14 But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret. / So the Jews were looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?” / Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.” ... Treasury of Scripture On the first day shall be an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work therein. Leviticus 23:7,8,24,25 In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein… Jump to Previous Assembly Convocation Field-Work Holy Kind Laborious Manner Meeting Regular Sacred Servile Therein WorkJump to Next Assembly Convocation Field-Work Holy Kind Laborious Manner Meeting Regular Sacred Servile Therein WorkLeviticus 23 1. The feasts of the Lord3. the Sabbath 4. The Passover 9. The sheaf of firstfruits 15. The feast of Pentecost 22. Gleanings to be left for the poor 23. The feast of trumpets 26. The day of atonement 33. The feast of tabernacles On the first day This phrase refers to the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, which is one of the major Jewish festivals. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month, Tishri, in the Hebrew calendar. This timing is significant as it follows the harvest season, symbolizing gratitude for God's provision. The "first day" marks the commencement of a week-long celebration, emphasizing the importance of setting aside time to honor God. there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the instructions for the sacred assemblies. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God who were given these instructions to observe sacred assemblies as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) The specific festival context of this verse, a time of celebration and remembrance of God's provision during the Israelites' wilderness journey. 4. Sacred Assembly A holy gathering commanded by God, emphasizing communal worship and rest from regular labor. 5. Wilderness Journey The period when the Israelites wandered in the desert, during which God provided for them and established His laws. Teaching Points The Importance of Rest and WorshipGod commands His people to set aside regular work to focus on worship and community. This principle is vital for spiritual renewal and maintaining a relationship with God. Community and Sacred Gatherings Sacred assemblies are not just personal but communal, emphasizing the importance of gathering with fellow believers to worship and celebrate God's faithfulness. Obedience to God's Commands Observing God's instructions, such as sacred assemblies, is an act of obedience that reflects our trust in His provision and sovereignty. Spiritual Reflection and Remembrance The Feast of Tabernacles serves as a reminder of God's past provision and faithfulness, encouraging believers to reflect on His ongoing work in their lives. Holistic Rest in Christ While the Old Testament emphasizes physical rest, the New Testament invites believers to find holistic rest in Jesus, who fulfills the law and offers spiritual peace.(35) on the first day shall be an holy convocation.--At daybreak of this day one of the priests, accompanied by a jubilant procession and a band of music, went with a golden pitcher to the pool of Siloam, and having filled it with water, returned with it to the Temple in time to join his brother-priests in the morning sacrifices. He entered from the south through the water-gate, when he was welcomed by three blasts of the trumpets. He then ascended the steps of the altar with another priest, who carried a pitcher of wine for the drink offering. The two priests turned to the left of the altar, where two silver basins were fixed with holes at the bottom, and simultaneously poured into their respective basins the water and the wine in such a manner that both were emptied at the same time upon the base of the altar. This ceremony of drawing the water was repeated every morning during the seven days of the festival. Another jubilant multitude, who went outside Jerusalem at the same time to gather willows, now returned. With great rejoicings and amidst blasts of trumpets they carried the willows into the Temple, and placed them at the altar in such a manner that their tops overhung and formed a kind of canopy. Ye shall do no servile work therein.--For the difference between servile and necessary work see Leviticus 23:7. Hebrew On the firstהָרִאשׁ֖וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank day בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day [there shall be] a sacred קֹ֑דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity assembly. מִקְרָא־ (miq·rā-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4744: Something called out, a public meeting, a rehearsal You are not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to do תַעֲשֽׂוּ׃ (ṯa·‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every regular work. מְלֶ֥אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property Links Leviticus 23:35 NIVLeviticus 23:35 NLT Leviticus 23:35 ESV Leviticus 23:35 NASB Leviticus 23:35 KJV Leviticus 23:35 BibleApps.com Leviticus 23:35 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 23:35 Chinese Bible Leviticus 23:35 French Bible Leviticus 23:35 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 23:35 On the first day shall be (Le Lv Lev.) |
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