Leviticus 23:25
Leviticus 23:25 in Multiple Translations
You must not do any regular work, but you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD.’”
Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Ye shall do no servile work; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
Do no field-work and give to the Lord an offering made by fire.
Don't do any of your usual work; instead you are to present a food offering to the Lord.”
Ye shall do no seruile worke therein, but offer sacrifice made by fire vnto the Lord.
ye do no servile work, and ye have brought near a fire-offering to Jehovah.'
You shall do no regular work. You shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.’”
Ye shall do no servile work in it ; but ye shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.
You shall do no servile work therein, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord.
All of you must not do your regular work on that day. Instead, you must present offerings to me that will be burned on the altar.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 23:25
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Leviticus 23:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
עֲבֹדָ֖ה
לֹ֣א
תַעֲשׂ֑וּ
וְ/הִקְרַבְתֶּ֥ם
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
לַ/יהוָֽה
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
עֲבֹדָ֖ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
N-fs
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תַעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
וְ/הִקְרַבְתֶּ֥ם
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-2mp
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
food offering
N-ms
לַ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:25
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
עֲבֹדָ֖ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תַעֲשׂ֑וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וְ/הִקְרַבְתֶּ֥ם
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.
אִשֶּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H801
"food offering"
N-ms
An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.
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 23:25
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- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:25
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:25
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:25
Context — The Feast of Trumpets
23The LORD also said to Moses,
24“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts.
25You must not do any regular work, but you are to present a food offering to the LORD.’”
26Again the LORD said to Moses, 27“The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You shall hold a sacred assembly and humble yourselves, and present a food offering to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 23:21 | On that same day you are to proclaim a sacred assembly, and you must not do any regular work. This is to be a permanent statute wherever you live for the generations to come. |
Leviticus 23:25 Summary
[Leviticus 23:25 tells us that we should not do any regular work on this special day, but instead present an offering to the Lord. This means we should take a break from our daily tasks and focus on worshiping God. Just like in Exodus 20:8-11, where we are commanded to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy, we are called to rest and trust in God's provision. By doing so, we can find true rest in Him, as Jesus promises in Matthew 11:28-30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of work are we not supposed to do on this day?
According to Leviticus 23:25, we are not to do any regular work, which means our daily tasks and labors should be set aside for a day of rest, as also commanded in Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15.
What is the purpose of presenting an offering made by fire to the Lord?
The offering made by fire to the Lord, as mentioned in Leviticus 23:25, is an act of worship and a symbol of devotion, similar to the burnt offerings described in Leviticus 1:1-17, which were meant to atone for sin and express gratitude to God.
How does this day of rest relate to our spiritual lives?
This day of rest, as described in Leviticus 23:25, serves as a reminder of our need to rest in God and trust in His provision, just as we see in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites us to come to Him for rest.
Is this command still relevant for believers today?
While the specific details of this command may not directly apply to believers today, the principle of setting aside time for rest and worship, as seen in Leviticus 23:25, is still important, as we are called to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy, as stated in Exodus 20:8-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some regular tasks or labors that I can set aside for a day of rest, and how can I use that time to focus on God?
- How can I present an offering of worship to the Lord, even if it's not a physical offering made by fire?
- In what ways can I trust in God's provision and rest in Him, rather than relying on my own strength and abilities?
- What are some ways I can observe a day of rest and make it a sacred assembly, as described in Leviticus 23:24, in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:25
Ye shall do no servile work [therein],.... Only such as was necessary for dressing food, but not any manual work, such as servants were employed in on other days, as agriculture or any mechanic
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:25
Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:25
Leviticus 23:25 Ye shall do no servile work [therein]: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD. Ver. 25. See on Leviticus 16:30, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:25
(25) Ye shall do no servile work.—With the exception of what was absolutely necessary, all handicraft and trade were stopped. (See Leviticus 23:7.) But ye shall offer.—As the festival is also the new moon, a threefold sacrifice was offered on it, (1) viz. the ordinary daily sacrifice which was offered first; (2) the appointed new moon sacrifice (Numbers 28:11-15); and (3) the sacrifice for this festival, which consisted of a young bullock, a ram, and seven lambs of the first year, with the usual meat offerings, and a kid for a sin offering (Numbers 29:1-6). With the exception, therefore, of there being one bullock instead of two, this sacrifice was simply a repetition of the monthly offering by which it was preceded in the service. During the offering of the drink offering and the burnt offering the Levites engaged in vocal and instrumental music, singing the eighty-first and other psalms, whilst the priests at stated intervals broke forth with awful blasts of the trumpets. After the offering up of the sacrifices, the service was concluded by the priests, who pronounced the benediction (Numbers 6:23-27), which the people received in a prostrate position before the Lord. Having prostrated themselves a second time in the court, the congregation resorted to the adjoining synagogue, where the appointed lessons from the Law and the Prophets were read, consisting of Gen 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6; 1 Samuel 1:1 to 1 Samuel 2:10; Genesis 22:1-24; Jeremiah 31:2-20. Psalms were recited and the festival prayers were offered, beseeching the Lord to pardon the sins of the past year, and to grant the people a happy new year. This concluded the morning service, after which the families resorted to their respective homes, partook of the social and joyous repast, and in the evening went again into the Temple to witness the offering of the evening sacrifices, and to see the candlestick lighted with which the festival concluded, all wishing each other, “May you be written down for a happy new year; may the Creator decree for you a happy new year.” To which was responded, “And you likewise.” With the exception of the sacrifices, the Jews keep this festival to the present day. The trumpet which they use on this occasion consists of the curved horn of a ram, in remembrance of the ram which Abraham sacrificed instead of Isaac. This event, as we have seen, is also commemorated in the lesson of the day.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:25
23–36. Three festivals, the Blowing of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles (P).
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:25
25. An offering — In addition to the daily sacrifices and the eleven victims which signalized every new moon, (Numbers 28:11-15,) ten other victims were offered — a repetition of the ordinary monthly
Sermons on Leviticus 23:25
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The Feasts of Jehovah 04 Firstfruits by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the various offerings mentioned in the Bible, specifically focusing on the drink offering. He references the story of Jacob in Genesis, where |