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You shall not do any ordinary work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In the first day <i>shall be</i> an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work <i>therein</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />On the first day <i>you shall have</i> a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day <i>there shall be</i> a holy assembly; you shall do no laborious work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘On the first day <i>shall be</i> a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the first day <i>shall be</i> a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the first day there shall be a holy [summoned] assembly; you shall do no laborious work <i>that day</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you are not to do any daily work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you are not to do any daily work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In 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/numbers/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />On the first day of this festival, you must rest from your work and come together for worship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In 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/numbers/28.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/numbers/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On the first day of the festival you are to gather for worship, and no work is to be done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"On the first day, you are to hold a sacred assembly. No servile work is to be done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And on the first day there is to be a holy assembly; you must do no ordinary work on it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the first day shall be a holy convocation: you shall do no servile work;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation; in it ye shall do no manner of servile work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In 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/numbers/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In the first day [is] a holy convocation; you do no servile work;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in the first day is an holy convocation, ye do no servile work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the first day a holy calling; an work of service ye shall not do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the first day of them shall be venerable and holy: you shall not do any servile work therein. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the first day of these days shall be venerable and holy; you shall not do any servile work in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the first day you will declare a holy day, and you shall do no heavy work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the first day there 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/numbers/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />On the first day shall be a holy convocation; you shall do no manner of hard work;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The first day is announced and holy and you shall do no work of labor:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In 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/numbers/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the first day shall be to you a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/28-18.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/yauBFvKLNNo?start=8786" 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/numbers/28.htm">The Passover</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>On the fifteenth day of this month, there shall be a feast; for seven days unleavened bread is to be eaten. <span class="reftext">18</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 is to 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">19</span>Present to the LORD an offering made by fire, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished.…<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="/leviticus/23-7.htm">Leviticus 23:7</a></span><br />On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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="/leviticus/23-6.htm">Leviticus 23:6-8</a></span><br />On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. / On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the seventh day there shall be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-6.htm">Exodus 13:6</a></span><br />For seven days you are to eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day there shall be a feast to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21</a></span><br />The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-17.htm">2 Chronicles 35:17</a></span><br />The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-22.htm">Ezra 6:22</a></span><br />For seven days they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread with joy, because the LORD had made them joyful and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them to strengthen their hands in the work on the house of the God of Israel.<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="/matthew/26-17.htm">Matthew 26:17</a></span><br />On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Mark 14:12</a></span><br />On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-7.htm">Luke 22:7</a></span><br />Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-31.htm">John 19:31</a></span><br />It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3</a></span><br />And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7-8</a></span><br />Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In the first day shall be an holy convocation; you shall do no manner of servile work therein:</p><p class="hdg">two young</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/45-21.htm">Ezekiel 45:21-25</a></b></br> In the first <i>month</i>, in the fourteenth day of the month, ye shall have the passover, a feast of seven days; unleavened bread shall be eaten… </p><p class="hdg">they shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/28-31.htm">Numbers 28:31</a></b></br> Ye shall offer <i>them</i> beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) and their drink offerings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/29-8.htm">Numbers 29:8</a></b></br> But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD <i>for</i> a sweet savour; one young bullock, one ram, <i>and</i> seven lambs of the first year; they shall be unto you without blemish:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20</a></b></br> <i>But</i> whatsoever hath a blemish, <i>that</i> shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Convocation</a> <a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Laborious</a> <a href="/numbers/15-24.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/28-15.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/numbers/18-32.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Servile</a> <a href="/numbers/13-19.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/numbers/16-46.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/numbers/18-31.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Convocation</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Laborious</a> <a href="/numbers/28-24.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/28-23.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Servile</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-15.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/numbers/29-7.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/28-1.htm">Offerings are to be observed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/28-3.htm">The continual burnt offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/28-9.htm">The offering on the Sabbath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/28-11.htm">On the new Moons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/28-16.htm">At the Passover</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/28-26.htm">In the day of the firstfruits</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'; 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The first day is significant as it marks the start of a week-long observance. Biblically, the number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection, and the first day sets the tone for the entire feast. This day is a reminder of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, as described in <a href="/exodus/12.htm">Exodus 12</a>.<p><b>there is to 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 honor God. It is a time for the Israelites to remember their covenant with God and to renew their commitment to His laws. 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 emphasizes the sanctity of the day. It is a time set apart for rest and worship, similar to the Sabbath. This commandment highlights the importance of dedicating time solely to God, free from the distractions of daily labor. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the need for spiritual rest, which is fulfilled in Christ, who offers rest for the soul (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The primary audience of the instructions in <a href="/bsb/numbers/28.htm">Numbers 28</a>, the Israelites were God's chosen people, set apart to follow His commandments and observe His appointed festivals.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>As the leader of the Israelites, Moses was responsible for conveying God's laws and instructions to the people, including the regulations for sacred assemblies and offerings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sacred_assembly.htm">Sacred Assembly</a></b><br>This refers to a holy gathering of the Israelites, a time set apart for worship and reflection, free from regular work, as commanded by God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/feast_of_unleavened_bread.htm">Feast of Unleavened Bread</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18</a> is the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a significant event in the Jewish calendar that commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their deliverance by God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The ultimate destination for the Israelites, the Promised Land represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the place where they would fully observe His laws and festivals.<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 reflection. This principle encourages believers to prioritize spiritual rest and renewal in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/observance_of_sacred_times.htm">Observance of Sacred Times</a></b><br>The sacred assembly highlights the importance of observing times set apart for God. Believers today can apply this by dedicating time for worship, prayer, and community with other believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembrance_of_deliverance.htm">Remembrance of Deliverance</a></b><br>The Feast of Unleavened Bread serves as a reminder of God's deliverance. Christians can reflect on their own deliverance from sin through Christ and celebrate this freedom regularly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>Sacred assemblies foster a sense of community and shared faith. Believers are encouraged to gather with others to strengthen their faith and support one another in their spiritual journeys.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_church_of_god.htm">What defines the Church of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/crucified_before_or_after_passover_meal.htm">Was Jesus crucified before or after the Passover meal? Mark suggests after (Mark 14:12-17), while John indicates before (John 13:29-30, 18:28, 19:14).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_clergy_and_laity.htm">What defines clergy and laity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In the first day,</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, on the fifteenth (see on Exodus 12:16; Leviticus 23:7). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/28-18.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 is to 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/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">OT Law: Numbers 28:18 In the first day shall be (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/28-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 28:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 28:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/28-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 28:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 28:19" /></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>