Leviticus 23:3

Leviticus 23:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.

King James Version KJV

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.

American Standard Version ASV

Six days shall work be done: but on the seventh day is a sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of work: it is a sabbath unto Jehovah in all your dwellings.

Bible in Basic English BBE

On six days work may be done; but the seventh day is a special day of rest, a time for worship; you may do no sort of work: it is a Sabbath to the Lord wherever you may be living.

Free Bible Version FBV

You have six days to work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a holy day of meeting together. Don't do any work. It is the Lord's Sabbath everywhere you live.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Six daies shall worke be done, but in the seuenth day shalbe the Sabbath of rest, an holie conuocation: ye shall do no worke therein, it is the Sabbath of the Lord, in all your dwellings.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

six days is work done, and in the seventh day [is] a sabbath of rest, a holy convocation; ye do no work; it [is] a sabbath to Jehovah in all your dwellings.

World English Bible WEB

“‘Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation; you shall do no kind of work. It is a Sabbath to the LORD in all your dwellings.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, a holy convocation: ye shall do no work in it : it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Six days shall ye do work: the seventh day, because it is the rest of the sabbath, shall be called holy. You shall do no work on that day: it is the sabbath of the Lord in all your habitations.

Translation for Translators T4T

“You may work for six days each week, but on the seventh day you must not do any work. You must rest. It is a sacred/holy day when you must gather together to worship me. Wherever you live, you must rest on that day.”

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Leviticus 23:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB שֵׁ֣שֶׁת יָמִים֮ תֵּעָשֶׂ֣ה מְלָאכָה֒ וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֗י שַׁבַּ֤ת שַׁבָּתוֹן֙ מִקְרָא קֹ֔דֶשׁ כָּל מְלָאכָ֖ה לֹ֣א תַעֲשׂ֑וּ שַׁבָּ֥ת הִוא֙ לַֽ/יהוָ֔ה בְּ/כֹ֖ל מֽוֹשְׁבֹתֵי/כֶֽם

שֵׁ֣שֶׁת shêsh H8337 six Adj

יָמִים֮ yôwm H3117 day N-mp

תֵּעָשֶׂ֣ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs

מְלָאכָה֒ mᵉlâʼkâh H4399 work N-fs

וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם yôwm H3117 day Conj | Prep | N-ms

הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֗י shᵉbîyʻîy H7637 seventh Art | Adj

שַׁבַּ֤ת shabbâth H7676 Sabbath N-cs

שַׁבָּתוֹן֙ shabbâthôwn H7677 sabbath observance N-ms

מִקְרָא miqrâʼ H4744 assembly N-ms

קֹ֔דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

מְלָאכָ֖ה mᵉlâʼkâh H4399 work N-fs

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

תַעֲשׂ֑וּ ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

שַׁבָּ֥ת shabbâth H7676 Sabbath N-cs

הִוא֙ hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron

לַֽ/יהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

בְּ/כֹ֖ל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

מֽוֹשְׁבֹתֵי/כֶֽם môwshâb H4186 seat N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:3

שֵׁ֣שֶׁת shêsh H8337 "six" Adj

This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.

Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)

Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.

יָמִים֮ yôwm H3117 "day" N-mp

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.

תֵּעָשֶׂ֣ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs

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.

מְלָאכָה֒ 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.

וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Conj | Prep | N-ms

הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֗י 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.

שַׁבַּ֤ת shabbâth H7676 "Sabbath" 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.

שַׁבָּתוֹן֙ shabbâthôwn H7677 "sabbath observance" N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to the observance of the Sabbath or a special holiday, such as the Feast of Trumpets or the Day of Atonement, as described in Leviticus 23. It involves resting from work and focusing on spiritual activities, as practiced by the Israelites in the wilderness.

Definition: 1) Sabbath observance, sabbatism 1a) of weekly sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbatical year 1d) of Feast of Trumpets 1e) of the 1st and last days of the Feast of Tabernacles

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: rest, sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; Leviticus 23:24; Leviticus 25:5.

מִקְרָא miqrâʼ H4744 "assembly" N-ms

In the Bible, this word refers to a public gathering or assembly, like a convocation or sacred meeting. It is used to describe a calling together of people for a specific purpose. The word is used in various contexts, including religious and community gatherings.

Definition: 1) convocation, convoking, reading, a calling together 1a) convocation, sacred assembly 1b) convoking 1c) reading

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: assembly, calling, convocation, reading. See also: Exodus 12:16; Leviticus 23:37; Isaiah 1:13.

קֹ֔דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

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.

מְלָאכָ֖ה 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.

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

שַׁבָּ֥ת shabbâth H7676 "Sabbath" N-cs

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.

הִוא֙ hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

לַֽ/יהוָ֔ה 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.

בְּ/כֹ֖ל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

מֽוֹשְׁבֹתֵי/כֶֽם môwshâb H4186 "seat" N-mp | Suff

A seat can refer to a physical place of sitting or a gathering of people, like an assembly. It can also mean a dwelling place or location, and is sometimes used to describe a group of people living together.

Definition: 1) seat, assembly, dwelling-place, dwelling, dwellers 1a) seat, sitting, those sitting, sitting company or assembly 1b) dwelling place, dwelling 1c) situation, location 1d) time of dwelling 1e) those dwelling, dweller

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. See also: Genesis 10:30; 1 Samuel 20:25; Psalms 1:1.

Study Notes — Leviticus 23:3

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Leviticus 23:3 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:3
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 23:3
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3
Sermons on Leviticus 23:3

Context — Feasts and Sabbaths

1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.

3For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.

4These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. 5The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 19:3	Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
2	Exodus 23:12	For six days you are to do your work, but on the seventh day you must cease, so that your ox and your donkey may rest and the son of your maidservant may be refreshed, as well as the foreign resident.
3	Exodus 35:2–3	For six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on that day must be put to death. Do not light a fire in any of your dwellings on the Sabbath day.”
4	Exodus 31:13–17	“Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you. Keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. Whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from among his people. For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death. The Israelites must keep the Sabbath, celebrating it as a permanent covenant for the generations to come. It is a sign between Me and the Israelites forever; for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’”
5	Exodus 34:21	Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even in the seasons of plowing and harvesting, you must rest.
6	Exodus 20:8–11	Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.
7	Luke 13:14	But the synagogue leader was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. “There are six days for work,” he told the crowd. “So come and be healed on those days and not on the Sabbath.”
8	Exodus 16:29	Understand that the LORD has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day He will give you bread for two days. On the seventh day, everyone must stay where he is; no one may leave his place.”
9	Isaiah 56:6	And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants— all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant—
10	Acts 15:21	For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Leviticus 23:3 Summary

Leviticus 23:3 teaches us that the Sabbath day is a special day of rest and worship, where we stop our work and come together to honor the Lord. This day is like a gift from God, where we can recharge and refocus on what's truly important. Just like God rested on the seventh day after creating the world, as mentioned in Genesis 2:2-3, we too can find rest and peace in Him. By observing the Sabbath day, we can remember that our worth and identity come from God, not from our work or accomplishments, as seen in Colossians 2:16-17.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Sabbath day?

The Sabbath day is a day of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly, where we cease from our work to worship and honor the Lord, as seen in Leviticus 23:3 and also in Exodus 20:8-11, where it is stated as the fourth commandment.

Is the Sabbath day still observed today?

While the specific regulations of the Sabbath day are part of the Old Testament law, the principle of resting and honoring the Lord one day a week is still observed by many Christians today, often on Sundays, in remembrance of Jesus' resurrection, as mentioned in Acts 20:7 and 1 Corinthians 16:2.

What does it mean to have a 'sacred assembly'?

A sacred assembly, as mentioned in Leviticus 23:3, refers to a gathering of God's people for worship, prayer, and fellowship, where they come together to honor and glorify the Lord, similar to the gatherings described in Hebrews 10:25.

How can I apply the concept of Sabbath rest in my daily life?

Applying the concept of Sabbath rest involves setting aside time to rest and recharge, both physically and spiritually, and using that time to focus on the Lord, as encouraged in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites us to come to Him for rest.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can observe the Sabbath day in my own life, and how can I make it a meaningful time of worship and rest?
How can I balance the need for rest with the demands of my daily responsibilities, and what are some practical ways to prioritize rest and worship?
What are some things that I can do on the Sabbath day to refresh and rejuvenate my spirit, and how can I use that time to deepen my relationship with the Lord?
How can I involve my family and community in observing the Sabbath day, and what are some ways to make it a special and meaningful time for everyone?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:3

Six days shall work be done,.... Or may be done by men, any sort of lawful work and honest labour, for the sustenance of themselves and families: but the seventh day [is] the sabbath of rest; from

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:3

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3

No work; so it runs in the general for the sabbath day, and for the day of expiation, , excluding all works about earthly occasions or employments, whether of profit or pleasure; but on other feast days he forbids only servile works, as ,21,36, for surely this manifest difference in the expressions used by the wise God must needs imply a difference in the things. In all your dwellings: this is added to distinguish the sabbath from other feasts, which were to be kept before the Lord in Jerusalem only, whither all the males were to come for that end; but the sabbath was to be kept in all places, where they were, both in synagogues, which were erected for that end, and in their private houses.

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3

Leviticus 23:3 Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day [is] the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work [therein]: it [is] the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.Ver. 3. Ye shall do no work therein.] Save only works of piety, charity, and necessity. These are allowed by our Saviour. The Jews superstitiously hold, that it is not lawful for a blind man to lean upon a staff on a Sabbath day, as the lame may: that if a flea bite a man on that day, he may take it, but not kill it. That if a thorn prick him in the foot on that day, he may not pull it out. That a tailor may not carry a needle, much less a sword; that a man may not spet, or be taken out of a jakes, as that Jew of Tewkesbury, who said, “ Sabbata santa colo, de stercore surgere nolo. ” Whereunto the Earl of Gloucester replied, “"Sabbata nostra quidem (Solomon) celebrabis ibidem." ” “ (Sir, reverence of the Sabbath keeps me here: And you, sir, reverence shall our Sabbath there.)” In all your dwellings.] Where you are to sanctify this rest, and to repair to your synagogues. Ranulph., lib. vii. cap. 37. [?Spit.] [A play upon the double meaning of the word stercus. See Ainsworth’ s Dictionary.] Ibid. Idid.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3

(3) Six days shall work be done.—Recurring every week, and being the most important as well as the oldest of all festivals, the sabbath introduces the holy seasons. Hence, during the second Temple it was declared that “the sabbath is in importance equal to the whole law; he who profanes the sabbath openly is like him who transgresses the whole law.” The hour at which it began and ended was announced by three blasts of the trumpets. Ye shall do no work therein.—Better, ye shall do no manner of work, as the Authorised version renders this phrase in Leviticus 23:31 of this very chapter. (See Leviticus 16:29.) Whilst on all other festivals servile work only was forbidden (see Leviticus 23:7-8; Leviticus 23:21; Leviticus 23:25; Leviticus 23:35-36), and work connected with the preparation of the necessary food was permitted (see Exodus 12:16), the sabbath and the day of atonement were the only days on which the Israelites were prohibited to engage in any work whatsoever. (See Leviticus 23:28; Leviticus 23:30; Leviticus 16:29.) Though manual labour on the sabbath was punished with death by lapidation (see Exodus 31:14-15; Exodus 35:2; Numbers 15:35-36), and though the authorities during the second Temple multiplied and registered most minutely the things which constitute labour, yet these administrators of the Law have enacted that in cases of illness and of any danger work is permitted. They laid down the principle that “the sabbath is delivered into your hand, but not you into the hand of the sabbath.” Similar is the declaration of Christ (Matthew 12:8, Mark 2:27-28).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3

Verse 3. The seventh day is the Sabbath] This, because the first and greatest solemnity, is first mentioned. He who kept not this, in the most religious manner, was not capable of keeping any of the others. The religious observance of the Sabbath stands at the very threshold of all religion. See Clarke on Genesis 2:3.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:3

2, 3. If we pass from ‘say unto them’ (Leviticus 23:2) to ‘These are,’ etc. (Leviticus 23:4), we perceive that the intermediate words have the air of an insertion by a reviser, writing in the spirit of P, and desiring to attain completeness by including the weekly sabbath with its ‘holy convocation.’ This inference is supported by the form of the subscription, where (Leviticus 23:38) the words, ‘Beside the sabbaths of the Lord,’ etc., have somewhat the air of an addition to the summarized description of the feasts (Leviticus 23:38) which have been enumerated. an holy convocation] i.e. an assembly called together at the sanctuary for religious purposes. They were summoned (cp. Leviticus 23:24) according to Numbers 10:2 (where ‘calling’ is in the original identical with the word here rendered ‘convocation’) by blowing of trumpets, cp. the Mohammedan custom, by which the muezzin summons the faithful to prayer from the top of a mosque. The expression found here occurs outside this ch. only in Exodus 12:16, and in the directions for the observance of festival days in Numbers 28:18; Numbers 28:25 f., Numbers 29:1; Numbers 29:7; Numbers 29:12 (all P).

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 23:3

The seventh day had been consecrated as the Sabbath of Yahweh, figuring His own rest; it was the acknowledged sign of the covenant between God and His people. See the Exodus 20:1-11 notes.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:3

THE SABBATH. 3. The seventh day is the sabbath — See notes on Exodus 16:23; Exodus 20:8-11.

Sermons on Leviticus 23:3

	Sermon	Description
	Bristol Conference 1975-14 Nehemiah by Stan Ford	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and contribution to the fellowship of believers. He uses the analogy of selling fish, even though
	A Son That Brings Shame by Keith Daniel	In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching the word of God and traveling across the nation. He recalls a powerful encounter with a man who commended him for fe
	Our Lord Teaching Regarding the Sabbath Mark 2:23 to 3:6 by R.A. Torrey	R.A. Torrey emphasizes that the Sabbath was created for the benefit of humanity, not as a burden, and that the needs of people take precedence over rigid ceremonial laws. He illust
	The Day That Belongs to the Lord by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being creative in our daily lives and making each day a sweet and blessed day. He encourages the congregation to search the
	How May We Enter Into the Enjoyment of Holiness? by Phoebe Palmer	Phoebe Palmer preaches about the necessity of fully fixing the intention to live a holy life, requiring deep searchings of the heart and surrendering any hindrances that may be pre
	The Glory of God's Sabbath by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of God's Sabbath and the gospel of grace, illustrating how the year of Jubilee symbolizes liberation and God's satisfaction through Chr
	Weighed in the Balance (Sermon Reading) by D.L. Moody	In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a scene of chaos and destruction, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the word "Tinkle." He then urges the congregat