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A Rest to Hear God
The command for a "sabbath of solemn rest" is an emphatic call for complete cessation from work. Commentators explain the purpose: by setting aside worldly business, the people could more clearly hear God's voice of peace and reconciliation on this unique day. It was a rest for something, not just from something.
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Leviticus
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:32
19th Century
Bishop
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest. —Rather, It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, as the Authorized Versi…
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:32
17th Century
Pastor
It [shall be] unto you a sabbath of rest
(See Gill on Leviticus 16:31); and this is thought by some F1…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:23–32
17th Century
Minister
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…