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A Call to Joyful Worship
Commentators describe the 'holy convocation' not as a solemn duty but as a vibrant celebration. The day was marked by jubilant processions with music, a special water-drawing ceremony from the Pool of Siloam, and the waving of palm branches. This shows that setting aside a day for God is an invitation to joyful, active, and communal worship.
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Leviticus
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:35
19th Century
Bishop
on the first day shall be an holy convocation. — At daybreak on this day, one of the priests, accompanied by a jubilant p…
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:35
17th Century
Pastor
On the first day [shall be] an holy convocation
When they should be called together to holy exercises, to prayer, pr…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:33–44
17th Century
Minister
In the Feast of Tabernacles, there was a remembrance of their dwelling in tents, or booths, in the wilderness, as well as their fathers dwelling in…