Leviticus 23:16
Leviticus 23:16 in Multiple Translations
You shall count off fifty days until the day after the seventh Sabbath, and then present an offering of new grain to the LORD.
Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.
even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meal-offering unto Jehovah.
Let fifty days be numbered, to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you are to give a new meal offering to the Lord.
Count fifty days until the day after the seventh Sabbath, and on that day present an offering of new grain to the Lord.
Vnto ye morow after the seuenth Sabbath shall ye nomber fiftie dayes: then yee shall bring a newe meate offring vnto the Lord.
unto the morrow of the seventh sabbath ye do number fifty days, and ye have brought near a new present to Jehovah;
The next day after the seventh Sabbath you shall count fifty days; and you shall offer a new meal offering to the LORD.
Even to the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat-offering to the LORD.
Even unto the marrow after the seventh week be expired, that is to say, fifty days, and so you shall offer a new sacrifice to the Lord.
on the next/50th day after he offers it, each family must bring to me an offering from the new crop of grain.
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Leviticus 23:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עַ֣ד
מִֽ/מָּחֳרַ֤ת
הַ/שַּׁבָּת֙
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔ת
תִּסְפְּר֖וּ
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
י֑וֹם
וְ/הִקְרַבְתֶּ֛ם
מִנְחָ֥ה
חֲדָשָׁ֖ה
לַ/יהוָֽה
עַ֣ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מִֽ/מָּחֳרַ֤ת
mochŏrâth
H4283
morrow
Prep | N-fs
הַ/שַּׁבָּת֙
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
Art | N-cs
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔ת
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
seventh
Art | Adj
תִּסְפְּר֖וּ
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
י֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
וְ/הִקְרַבְתֶּ֛ם
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-2mp
מִנְחָ֥ה
minchâh
H4503
offering
N-fs
חֲדָשָׁ֖ה
châdâsh
H2319
new
Adj
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:16
עַ֣ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מִֽ/מָּחֳרַ֤ת
mochŏrâth
H4283
"morrow"
Prep | N-fs
This word means tomorrow or the next day, referring to a future time. It appears in several places in the Bible, including Genesis 30:33 and Exodus 16:23, where it is used to make promises or give instructions for the next day.
Definition: the morrow, the day after
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: morrow, next day. See also: Genesis 19:34; Judges 6:38; Jeremiah 20:3.
הַ/שַּׁבָּת֙
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔ת
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
"seventh"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.
Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.
תִּסְפְּר֖וּ
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
י֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וְ/הִקְרַבְתֶּ֛ם
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2mp
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
מִנְחָ֥ה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
חֲדָשָׁ֖ה
châdâsh
H2319
"new"
Adj
The Hebrew word for new or fresh, used to describe something recently created or renewed, as seen in God's creation of a new heaven and earth. It emphasizes the idea of something being recent or modern.
Definition: new, new thing, fresh Aramaic equivalent: cha.dat (חֲדַ֑ת "new" H2323)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: fresh, new thing. See also: Exodus 1:8; Psalms 40:4; Psalms 33:3.
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 23:16
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- Context
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- Leviticus 23:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:16
Context — The Feast of Weeks
14You must not eat any bread or roasted or new grain until the very day you have brought this offering to your God. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live.
15From the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the wave offering, you are to count off seven full weeks.
16You shall count off fifty days until the day after the seventh Sabbath, and then present an offering of new grain to the LORD.
17Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD. 18Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.Cross References
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| 1 | Acts 2:1 | When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. |
| 2 | Numbers 28:26 | On the day of firstfruits, when you present an offering of new grain to the LORD during the Feast of Weeks, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work. |
Leviticus 23:16 Summary
This verse tells us to count fifty days after the seventh Sabbath and then give an offering of new grain to God. This is like saying thank you to God for the food we have, like a big harvest celebration. It reminds us to be patient and wait for God's timing, just like the Israelites did when they counted off these fifty days, similar to how we wait for God's promises to be fulfilled, as seen in Psalm 27:14. By giving our first and best to God, we show that we trust Him and are thankful for all He provides, as seen in Proverbs 3:9-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of counting off fifty days in Leviticus 23:16?
The counting of fifty days is related to the Feast of Weeks, which is a celebration of the harvest and the giving of the law, as seen in Exodus 19:1 and Deuteronomy 16:9-11. This counting leads to the presentation of an offering of new grain to the Lord, symbolizing gratitude for the harvest.
How does this verse relate to the Sabbath?
The verse instructs to count off fifty days until the day after the seventh Sabbath, indicating that the Sabbath is a reference point for the counting, similar to how it is used in Leviticus 23:15. The Sabbath serves as a marker for the beginning of the count.
What kind of offering is presented after the counting of fifty days?
After counting off fifty days, the Israelites were to present an offering of new grain to the Lord, as stated in Leviticus 23:16. This offering is further described in the surrounding verses, including the presentation of two loaves of bread made with leaven, as seen in Leviticus 23:17.
Is this counting of fifty days still observed today?
While the specific counting of fifty days as described in Leviticus 23:16 is part of the Mosaic law and not directly observed by Christians today, the principle of gratitude for the harvest and the celebration of God's provision is still relevant, as seen in Psalm 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Reflection Questions
- What does the act of counting off fifty days teach us about patience and anticipation in our spiritual lives?
- How can we apply the principle of presenting our firstfruits to the Lord, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and resources?
- In what ways can we express gratitude to God for the harvests in our lives, whether physical or spiritual?
- What does the connection between the Sabbath and the counting of fifty days reveal about the importance of rest and worship in our relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:16
Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath,.... Or weeks, forty nine days being counted, the following was the fiftieth day, or Pentecost: shall ye number fifty days; from whence this feast had
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:16
Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD. Number fifty days.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
i.e. After seven weeks, or forty-nine days, the morrow after which was the fiftieth day, called also pentecost. A new meat offering, to wit, of new corn made into loaves, as it follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
Leviticus 23:16 Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.Ver. 16. Shall ye number fifty days.] And then keep the feast of Pentecost or of weeks, so called because it was seven weeks after the passover.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
(16) Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath.—That is, the day after the seven complete weeks, or the fiftieth day. Hence its name, “Pentecost, or fiftieth-day” feast in the New Testament (Acts 2:1; Acts 20:16; 1 Corinthians 16:8), and “feast of weeks” in the Old Testament (Exodus 34:12; Deuteronomy 16:10; Deuteronomy 16:16; 2 Chronicles 8:13). The fiftieth day, according to the Jewish canons, may fall on the 5th, 6th, or 7th of Sivan, the third month of the year, i.e., from the new moon of May to the new moon of June. Shall offer a new meat offering.—That is, of the first-fruits of the wheat-harvest in contradistinction to the omer first-fruits, which was of barley-harvest. Hence this festival is also called “the feast of harvest” (Exodus 23:16), because it concluded the harvest of the later grain.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:16
15–22. The Feast of Weeks (mainly H). Cp. Exodus 34:22; Deuteronomy 16:10. The name is taken from the seven weeks, which, as the average duration of harvest time, separated this feast from that of unleavened bread.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:16
16. Morrow after the seventh sabbath — This is the morrow after the seventh week.
Sermons on Leviticus 23:16
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Pentecost: The Power of the Spirit by Stephen Hamilton | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story of a sermon he witnessed where the preacher spoke on Ezekiel chapter 36, emphasizing the pouring out of God's spirit upon men. |
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(1 Peter - Part 1): Introduction to 1st Peter by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the role of Peter in the early Church and his ability to effectively communicate the wonders of the Holy Spirit. The speaker also acknowledge |
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The Revival Hymn by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the mission to spread the word of God. He shares a story about the Moravian missions and how their purpose was for the land |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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Revival on the Isle of Lewis by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in a parish. The revival began when four young girls, aged 16, prayed for their head |
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Grieving the Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worldliness and its impact on society. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a young lady being shocked by a prayer du |
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You Need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man named Steve who was a rock star and wanted to use his fame to spread the message of Jesus. However, he was confronted by you |