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You must not do any regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />On the first day <i>shall be</i> an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work <i>therein</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />On the first day <i>there shall be</i> a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work <i>on it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The first day is a holy convocation (calling together); you shall not do any laborious work [on that day].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is to be a sacred assembly on the first day; you are not to do any daily work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is to be a sacred assembly on the first day; you are not to do any daily work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the first day there will be a holy assembly. Don't do any regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On the first of these days come together for worship and do none of your daily work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the first day, you are to hold a sacred assembly, when you are not to do any servile work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the first day is a holy assembly; you must do no regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation: you shall do no regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work in it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the first day [is] a holy convocation, you do no servile work;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> on the first day is a holy convocation, ye do no servile work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the first day a holy calling: any work of labor ye shall not do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The first day shall be called most honored and most holy; you shall do no servile work in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the first day, a declared holy day, you shall do no heavy work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The first day shall be a holy convocation; you shall not work at your occupations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The first day shall be a holy convocation to you; you shall do no manner of work thereon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The first day shall be proclaimed and holy to you and you shall do no work of labor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And on the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/23-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=6320" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/23.htm">The Feast of Tabernacles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>“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. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">On the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">there shall be a sacred</a> <a href="/hebrew/4744.htm" title="4744: miq·rā- (N-msc) -- A convocation, convoking, reading. From qara'; something called out, i.e. A public meeting; also a rehearsal.">assembly.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">You must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ṯa·‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">any</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">regular work.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh (N-fs) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind."></a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>For 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-16.htm">Exodus 12:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/29-12.htm">Numbers 29:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-8.htm">Deuteronomy 16:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">2 Chronicles 8:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-18.htm">Nehemiah 8:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-25.htm">Ezekiel 45:25</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-4.htm">Matthew 17:4</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-5.htm">Mark 9:5</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-33.htm">Luke 9:33</a></span><br />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.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-2.htm">John 7:2</a></span><br />However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-2.htm">1 Kings 8:2</a></span><br />And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">2 Chronicles 7:8-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Zechariah 14:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10-14</a></span><br />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.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the first day shall be an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/23-7.htm">Leviticus 23:7,8,24,25</a></b></br> In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/23-27.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-27.htm">Convocation</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-25.htm">Field-Work</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-27.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-23.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-25.htm">Laborious</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-31.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-24.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-25.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-27.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-25.htm">Servile</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-25.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-31.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Convocation</a> <a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">Field-Work</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Laborious</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-3.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Servile</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-1.htm">The feasts of the Lord</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-3.htm">the Sabbath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-4.htm">The Passover</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-9.htm">The sheaf of firstfruits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-15.htm">The feast of Pentecost</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-22.htm">Gleanings to be left for the poor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-23.htm">The feast of trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-26.htm">The day of atonement</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/23-33.htm">The feast of tabernacles</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On the first day</b><br>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.<p><b>there shall be a sacred assembly.</b><br>A sacred assembly, or "holy convocation," is a gathering of the people for worship and reflection. This assembly underscores the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel, where the community comes together to acknowledge God's sovereignty and blessings. The sacred assembly is a time for the Israelites to focus on spiritual matters, setting aside daily concerns to honor God collectively. This practice is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to gather together (<a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a>).<p><b>You must not do any regular work.</b><br>The prohibition against regular work highlights the Sabbath principle of rest and dedication to God. This commandment is a reminder of the need to prioritize spiritual over material concerns, trusting in God's provision. It reflects the creation narrative where God rested on the seventh day (<a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a>), setting a pattern for His people. The cessation of work during this time allows for reflection, worship, and community, pointing to the ultimate rest found in Christ (<a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the instructions for the sacred assemblies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God who were given these instructions to observe sacred assemblies as part of their covenant relationship with Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/feast_of_tabernacles.htm">Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)</a></b><br>The specific festival context of this verse, a time of celebration and remembrance of God's provision during the Israelites' wilderness journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sacred_assembly.htm">Sacred Assembly</a></b><br>A holy gathering commanded by God, emphasizing communal worship and rest from regular labor.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period when the Israelites wandered in the desert, during which God provided for them and established His laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_rest_and_worship.htm">The Importance of Rest and Worship</a></b><br>God 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_sacred_gatherings.htm">Community and Sacred Gatherings</a></b><br>Sacred assemblies are not just personal but communal, emphasizing the importance of gathering with fellow believers to worship and celebrate God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Observing God's instructions, such as sacred assemblies, is an act of obedience that reflects our trust in His provision and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_reflection_and_remembrance.htm">Spiritual Reflection and Remembrance</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_rest_in_christ.htm">Holistic Rest in Christ</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_feast_of_trumpets.htm">What is the Feast of Trumpets?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_feast_of_tabernacles.htm">What is the Feast of Tabernacles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_jewish_feasts.htm">What are the Jewish feasts and festivals in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_high_sabbath.htm">What defines a high Sabbath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) <span class= "bld">on the first day shall be an holy convocation.</span>--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.<p><span class= "bld">Ye shall do no servile work therein.</span>--For the difference between servile and necessary work see <a href="/leviticus/23-7.htm" title="In the first day you shall have an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work therein.">Leviticus 23:7</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/23-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">On the first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשׁ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[there shall be] a sacred</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֑דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assembly.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְרָא־</span> <span class="translit">(miq·rā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4744.htm">Strong's 4744: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something called out, a public meeting, a rehearsal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You are not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to do</span><br /><span class="heb">תַעֲשֽׂוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">any</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">regular work.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֶ֥אכֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/23-35.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 23:35 On the first day shall be (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/23-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 23:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 23:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 23:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 23:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>