Numbers 28:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

On the seventh day you shall hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.

American Standard Version (1901)

And on the seventh day ye shall have a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

Bible in Basic English

Then on the seventh day there will be a holy meeting; you may do no field-work.

Free Bible Version

Hold a holy meeting on the seventh day of the festival. Don't do any of your normal work.

King James (Authorized) Version

And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

One Unity Resource Bible

On the seventh day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular aboda ·service·.

Translation for Translators

On the seventh day of that festival, you must again gather together to worship me, and you must not do any work.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the seventh day you must have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh, and you must not do regular work on that day.

Noah Webster Bible

And on the seventh day ye shall have a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

World English Bible

On the seventh day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work.

Young's Literal Translation

and on the seventh day a holy convocation ye have, ye do no servile work.

Context

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

²⁴Offer the same food each day for seven days as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. It is to be offered with its drink offering and the regular burnt offering.²⁵On the seventh day you shall hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.

Summary

In Numbers 28:25, God instructs the Israelites to observe a sacred assembly and present a special offering on the Day of Firstfruits, which is also known as Pentecost. This offering is to be made in addition to the regular burnt offerings and drink offerings. The Day of Firstfruits is a time of celebration and thanksgiving for the harvest, symbolizing the Israelites' dependence on God for provision and sustenance. This verse highlights the importance of honoring God with the first and best of what we have, acknowledging His faithfulness and sovereignty in our lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Also in the day of the firstfruits,.... When the firstfruits of the wheat harvest were brought unto the Lord, which was the day of Pentecost, fifty days from the sheaf of the wave offering being brought: when ye bring a new meat offering unto the Lord; that is, a meat offering made of the new corn, which were two wave loaves of two tenth deals of fine flour, baked with leaven, Lev 23:15. after your weeks be out; the seven weeks from the passover to Pentecost, even seven complete sabbaths or weeks, Lev 23:15. ye shall have an holy convocation, ye shall do no servile work; see Lev 23:21.

Numbers 28:25

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

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Berean Standard Bible

On the seventh day you shall hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.

American Standard Version (1901)

And on the seventh day ye shall have a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

Bible in Basic English

Then on the seventh day there will be a holy meeting; you may do no field-work.

Free Bible Version

Hold a holy meeting on the seventh day of the festival. Don't do any of your normal work.

King James (Authorized) Version

And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

One Unity Resource Bible

On the seventh day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular aboda ·service·.

Translation for Translators

On the seventh day of that festival, you must again gather together to worship me, and you must not do any work.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the seventh day you must have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh, and you must not do regular work on that day.

Noah Webster Bible

And on the seventh day ye shall have a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

World English Bible

On the seventh day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work.

Young's Literal Translation

and on the seventh day a holy convocation ye have, ye do no servile work.