Leviticus 23:26

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Leviticus 23:26 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Again the LORD said to Moses,

King James Version KJV

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

American Standard Version ASV

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the Lord said to Moses,

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord told Moses,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the Lord spake vnto Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

World English Bible WEB

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh also said to Moses/me,

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Leviticus 23:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה אֶל מֹשֶׁ֥ה לֵּ/אמֹֽר

וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר dâbar H1696 to speak Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms

יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

מֹשֶׁ֥ה Môsheh H4872 Moses N-proper

לֵּ/אמֹֽר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:26

וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר dâbar H1696 "to speak" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms

To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.

Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight

Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.

יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" 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.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

מֹשֶׁ֥ה Môsheh H4872 "Moses" N-proper

Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus

Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.

לֵּ/אמֹֽר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

Study Notes — Leviticus 23:26

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Leviticus 23:26 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:26
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Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:26
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:26
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:26

Context — The Day of Atonement

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. 28On this day you are not to do any work, for it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the LORD your God.

Leviticus 23:26 Summary

This verse shows us that God is about to give Moses some very important instructions. He wants to make sure Moses understands how special the Day of Atonement is, and how it fits into the bigger picture of Israel's spiritual calendar (Leviticus 23:1-44). Just like God spoke to Moses, He still speaks to us today through His Word, and we can learn to listen to His voice by reading the Bible and praying, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Jeremiah 29:12-13. By paying attention to God's instructions, we can grow closer to Him and understand His plan for our lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does God repeat His instructions to Moses in Leviticus 23:26?

God repeats His instructions to emphasize their importance and to ensure Moses understands the significance of the upcoming sacred assemblies, as seen in Leviticus 23:24-25 and Exodus 19:9-25.

What is the significance of God speaking to Moses again in this verse?

The fact that God speaks to Moses again in Leviticus 23:26 highlights the importance of the instructions that follow, particularly the Day of Atonement, which is a crucial part of Israel's spiritual calendar, as mentioned in Leviticus 23:27-28 and Leviticus 16:1-34.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

Leviticus 23:26 serves as a transition to the instructions regarding the Day of Atonement, which is a key part of Israel's sacred calendar, as outlined in Leviticus 23:1-44 and supported by other passages such as Numbers 29:7-11.

What can we learn from God's repetition of instructions to Moses?

We can learn the importance of careful attention to God's instructions and the value of repetition in reinforcing spiritual truth, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Psalm 1:1-3.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for God to speak to us today, and how can we listen to His voice?
How can we apply the principle of repetition in our own spiritual lives to reinforce God's truth?
What role does the Day of Atonement play in the larger story of redemption, and how does it point to Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 9:1-10:18?
In what ways can we humble ourselves before God, as instructed in Leviticus 23:27, and what does this look like in our daily lives?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:26

And the Lord spake unto Moses,.... This phrase, which is a kind of preface to each precept, seems to be used to distinguish one from another, as the preceding one from the feast of Pentecost; and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:26

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 23:26

Leviticus 23:26 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Ver. 26. See on Leviticus 16:30, &c.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:26

(26) And the Lord spake unto Moses.—The same formula which introduced the regulations about the feast of trumpets (see Leviticus 23:23), now introduces the laws about the day of Atonement.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:26

23–36. Three festivals, the Blowing of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles (P).

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:26

DAY OF , Leviticus 23:26-32. 27. A day of atonement — The Yom Kopher, as it is called by Jews to day, is fully described in chap. 16.