You shall make proclamation on the same day; there shall be a holy convocation to you; you shall do no servile work: it is a statute forever in all your dwellings throughout your generations.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These verses contain a distinct command regarding the religious services immediately connected with the grain harvest, given in anticipation of the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day. — This proclamation was made to the people by the priest with trumpet blasts.<…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you shall proclaim on the selfsame day, [that] it may be an
holy convocation to you

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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