Leviticus 23:38
Leviticus 23:38 in Multiple Translations
These offerings are in addition to the offerings for the LORD’s Sabbaths, and in addition to your gifts, to all your vow offerings, and to all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.
Beside the sabbaths of the LORD, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the LORD.
besides the sabbaths of Jehovah, and besides your gifts, and besides all your vows, and besides all your freewill-offerings, which ye give unto Jehovah.
In addition to the Sabbaths of the Lord, and in addition to the things you give and the oaths you make and the free offerings to the Lord.
All of these offerings are in addition to those for the Lord's Sabbaths. They are also in addition to your gifts, to all your offerings to fulfill promises, and to all the freewill offerings you present to the Lord.
Beside the Sabbaths of the Lord, and beside your giftes, and beside al your vowes, and beside all your free offrings, which ye shall giue vnto the Lord.
apart from the sabbaths of Jehovah, and apart from your gifts, and apart from all your vows, and apart from all your willing-offerings, which ye give to Jehovah.
in addition to the Sabbaths of the LORD, and in addition to your gifts, and in addition to all your vows, and in addition to all your free will offerings, which you give to the LORD.
Beside the sabbaths of the LORD, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your free-will-offerings, which ye give to the LORD.
Besides the sabbaths of the Lord, and your gifts, and those things that you offer by vow, or which you shall give to the Lord voluntarily.
◄Those festivals must be celebrated/You must celebrate those festivals► in addition to worshiping on the ◄Sabbath days/days of rest►. And all those offerings must be given in addition to the offerings that people personally decide to give, and in addition to the offerings that people make to accompany the solemn promises that they have made, or offerings that people make ◄voluntarily/because they themselves want to►.
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Study Notes — Leviticus 23:38
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- Leviticus 23:38 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:38
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:38
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:38
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:38
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:38
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:38
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:38
Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
38These offerings are in addition to the offerings for the LORD’s Sabbaths, and in addition to your gifts, to all your vow offerings, and to all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.
39On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, after you have gathered the produce of the land, you are to celebrate a feast to the LORD for seven days. There shall be complete rest on the first day and also on the eighth day. 40On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 29:39 | You are to present these offerings to the LORD at your appointed times, in addition to your vow and freewill offerings, whether burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings, or peace offerings.” |
| 2 | Leviticus 19:3 | Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God. |
| 3 | Ezra 2:68–69 | When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. |
| 4 | Genesis 2:2–3 | And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 29:3–8 | Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 12:6 | To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 35:7–8 | From his own flocks and herds Josiah contributed 30,000 lambs and goats plus 3,000 bulls for the Passover offerings for all the people who were present. His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the administrators of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. |
| 9 | Leviticus 23:3 | 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. |
Leviticus 23:38 Summary
Leviticus 23:38 is talking about the different kinds of offerings the people were supposed to give to God. These offerings were in addition to the regular Sabbath offerings and were a way for the people to show their love and gratitude to God. Just like the people in the Bible, we can show our love to God by giving Him our time, money, and talents, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus says to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. By giving to God, we can demonstrate our commitment to Him and our desire to follow His commands, like the command to remember the Sabbath in Exodus 20:8-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the offerings mentioned in Leviticus 23:38?
The offerings mentioned in Leviticus 23:38 are in addition to the regular offerings, and are meant to be a way for the people to express their gratitude and worship to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 16:10, where it says to give in proportion to the blessing the Lord has given you.
How do the offerings in Leviticus 23:38 relate to the Sabbath?
The offerings in Leviticus 23:38 are in addition to the offerings for the Lord's Sabbaths, indicating that the Sabbath is a special day of rest and worship, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11, and the offerings are a way to honor God on that day.
What is the significance of the freewill offerings mentioned in Leviticus 23:38?
The freewill offerings mentioned in Leviticus 23:38 are a way for the people to give voluntarily to God, as seen in Exodus 35:29, where the people gave freely to the construction of the tabernacle, demonstrating their love and devotion to God.
How do the vows and gifts mentioned in Leviticus 23:38 relate to our relationship with God?
The vows and gifts mentioned in Leviticus 23:38 are a way for the people to express their commitment and love to God, as seen in Psalm 116:14, where it says to fulfill vows to the Lord, demonstrating the importance of following through on our promises to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God, like the offerings mentioned in Leviticus 23:38?
- How can I make sure to prioritize worship and rest on the Sabbath, like the Lord's Sabbaths mentioned in Leviticus 23:38?
- What are some things I can give to God freely, like the freewill offerings mentioned in Leviticus 23:38, to demonstrate my love and devotion to Him?
- What are some vows or promises I can make to God, like the vows mentioned in Leviticus 23:38, to deepen my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:38
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:38
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:38
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:38
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 23:38
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 23:38
Sermons on Leviticus 23:38
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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 |
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(Exodus) Exodus 31:12-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of observing the Sabbath day. He emphasizes that the Sabbath was given to the children of Israel as a sign between them and G |
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Rubbish by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the creation of the world by God and how it ran gloriously through six days until the seventh day when God rested. The speaker encourages the audien |
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Does Faith Make Sense? by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a dying man who had lost all his senses except for touch. This leads to a discussion about the limitations |
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The Preaching of the Cross by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life of true discipleship rather than seeking personal gain or instant spiritual experiences. He highlights the e |
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The Sabbath & Sabbatarianism by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of Christian liberty in relation to the Fourth Commandment. He explains that the reformers believed that apart from attending wor |
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Dimension Theory/time Theory by Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith | In the video, Tim Hathaway and a group of scientists attempt to solve a scientific problem related to causality. They use a special tool to open a maximum security prison and find |







