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A Day of Sacred Assembly
This verse establishes the Feast of Weeks as a 'holy convocation.' Commentators explain this was a mandatory sacred assembly, likely announced by priests with trumpets, where the people were to cease all regular work. It was a day wholly dedicated to God in thanksgiving for the completed harvest.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 23:9–22
18th Century
Theologian
These verses contain a distinct command regarding the religious services immediately connected with the grain harvest, given in anticipation of the…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:21
19th Century
Bishop
And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day. — This proclamation was made to the people by the priest with trumpet blasts.<…
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:21
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall proclaim on the selfsame day, [that] it may be an
holy convocation to you
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The Feast of Weeks was held in remembrance of the giving of the law, fifty days after the departure from Egypt; and looked forward to the outpourin…