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You shall do no servile work; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh.
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Rest from Work, Focus on God
The command to do 'no servile work' meant ceasing all regular business, trade, and labor. Commentators explain this was not merely for physical rest but to create intentional space for worship. The day was filled with specific sacrifices, priestly blessings, trumpet blasts, and scripture readings, all designed to turn the people's full attention toward God.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
Ye shall do no servile work. —With the exception of what was absolutely necessary, all handicraft and trade were stopped. ().
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall do no servile work [therein] Only such as was necessary for dressing food, but not any manual work, such as ser…
Presbyterian
The blowing of trumpets represented the preaching of the gospel, by which people are called to repent of sin, and to accept the salvation of Christ…
