Translations
Modern
On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work.
Traditional
On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
Literal
On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any customary work.
Latin
Dies primus vocabitur celeberrimus atque sanctissimus: omne opus servile non facietis in eo.
Original
Hebrew
English
On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work.
Notes
During the Feast of Tabernacles, the Israelites lived in temporary shelters for seven days. This celebrated the time they spent in tents during their wilderness wanderings. It also reminded them of God's faithfulness during that period. For a list of sacrifices to be offered each day, see Numbers 29:12–34.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Feast of Tabernacles Haggai, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Temple
Topics
Ethanim: Feast of Tabernacles In Feast of Tabernacles: Instituted Offerings: Burnt: Ordinances Concerning Rest: The Annual Feasts, Added Rest Days Sanitation: Rest Commanded Seven: Months: Holy Convocations in the Seventh Month The Feast of Tabernacles: First and Last Days of, Holy Convocations