Numbers 29:35
Numbers 29:35 in Multiple Translations
On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.
¶ On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work therein:
On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work;
On the eighth day let there be a holy meeting: you may do no field-work;
On the eighth day all of you are to meet together. Don't do any of your normal work.
In the eight day, yee shall haue a solemne assemblie: yee shall doe no seruile worke therein,
'On the eighth day a restraint ye have, ye do no servile work;
“‘On the eighth day you shall have a solemn assembly. You shall do no regular work;
On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: in it ye shall do no servile work.
On the eighth day, which is moat solemn, you shall do no servile work:
“On the eighth day of the festival, you must again gather together to worship me, and do not do any work on that day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 29:35
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Numbers 29:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/יּוֹם֙
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֔י
עֲצֶ֖רֶת
תִּהְיֶ֣ה
לָ/כֶ֑ם
כָּל
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
עֲבֹדָ֖ה
לֹ֥א
תַעֲשֽׂוּ
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֔י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
eighth
Art | Adj
עֲצֶ֖רֶת
ʻătsârâh
H6116
assembly
N-fs
תִּהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
לָ/כֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
עֲבֹדָ֖ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
N-fs
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תַעֲשֽׂוּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 29:35
בַּ/יּוֹם֙
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | 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.
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֔י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
"eighth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for eighth, used to describe order or sequence, like the eighth day of a festival. It appears in 1 Kings 12:32 and Ezekiel 46:1. This number signifies completion or fulfillment.
Definition: eighth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: eight. See also: Exodus 22:29; Numbers 29:35; Zechariah 1:1.
עֲצֶ֖רֶת
ʻătsârâh
H6116
"assembly"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a solemn assembly or a sacred meeting, often held on a festival or holiday. It appears in the book of Leviticus, describing a gathering of the Israelites. The word is used to describe a special and important event.
Definition: 1) assembly, solemn assembly 1a) assembly (sacred or festive meeting) 1b) assemblage, company, group
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: (solemn) assembly (meeting). See also: Leviticus 23:36; Nehemiah 8:18; Isaiah 1:13.
תִּהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/כֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
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.
לֹ֥א
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.
תַעֲשֽׂוּ
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 29:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 29:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 29:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 29:35
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 29:35
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 29:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:35
- Sermons on Numbers 29:35
Context — The Feast of Tabernacles
33along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.
34Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offering.
35On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.
36As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, 37along with the grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, according to the number prescribed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 23:36 | For seven days you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present an offering made by fire to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. |
| 2 | John 7:37–39 | On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. |
| 3 | Revelation 7:9–17 | After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
Numbers 29:35 Summary
The verse Numbers 29:35 tells us that on the eighth day, the Israelites were to hold a special gathering, called a solemn assembly, where they would not do any regular work. This was a time for them to come together, worship, and rest, just like God commanded in Exodus 20:8-11. By setting aside this time, the Israelites were able to focus on their relationship with God and trust in His provision, as promised in Deuteronomy 5:12-15. This reminds us of the importance of taking time to rest, worship, and prioritize our relationship with God, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the eighth day assembly in Numbers 29:35?
The eighth day assembly is a solemn gathering to conclude the week-long festival, and its purpose is to dedicate the people to the Lord, as seen in Leviticus 23:36, and to bring the community together in worship and celebration of God's goodness, similar to the gatherings in Deuteronomy 16:8.
Why is it important to not do any regular work on the eighth day?
Not doing any regular work on the eighth day allows the people to focus on worship, rest, and community, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11, and to trust in God's provision, as promised in Deuteronomy 5:12-15.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the festival described in Numbers 29?
This verse is the culmination of the festival, which involves various offerings and sacrifices, as described in Numbers 29:1-34, and serves as a reminder of the importance of worship, sacrifice, and community, as emphasized in Hebrews 10:24-25.
What can we learn from the Israelites' practice of holding a solemn assembly?
We can learn the value of setting aside time for corporate worship, reflection, and community, as seen in Acts 2:42-47, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with God, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prioritize worship and rest in my own life, just as the Israelites did on the eighth day?
- How can I balance work and rest, and what are the benefits of setting aside time for relaxation and rejuvenation, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of community and shared worship in my own life, and how can I apply the principles of Numbers 29:35 to my relationships with others?
- What are some things I can learn from the Israelites' practice of holding a solemn assembly, and how can I apply those lessons to my own spiritual journey, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 29:35
On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly,.... The day after the seven days of the feast of tabernacles were ended; for this was not properly a part of that feast, but was a sort of appendage
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 29:35
On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work therein: On the eighth day. The feast of tabernacles was brought to a close on the eighth day, which was the great day (John 7:37).
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 29:35
(35) On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly.—Or, closing feast day. The word azereth, which is here and in the parallel passage in Leviticus 23:36 (comp. Nehemiah 8:18; 2 Chronicles 7:9) rendered “solemn assembly,” is used in Deuteronomy 16:8 of the seventh or closing day of the Feast of the Passover. It is used in Jeremiah 9:2 and Amos 5:2 in a more general manner. In the former of these passages it is used of an assembly or confederacy of false dealers, and in the latter it appears to include solemn festivals generally, without limitation to the last day of their duration. The primary notion appears to be that of restraint—i.e., from the performance of servile work. The sacrifices of the eighth day were the same as those which were appointed for the first day of the seventh month, i.e., the Feast of Trumpets, and also for the tenth day, or Day of Atonement. (See Leviticus 23:36, and Note.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 29:35
Verse 35. On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly] This among the Jews was esteemed the chief or high day of the feast, though fewer sacrifices were offered on it than on the others; the people seem to have finished the solemnity with a greater measure of spiritual devotion, and it was on this day of the feast that our blessed Lord called the Jews from the letter to the spirit of the law, proposing himself as the sole fountain whence they could derive the streams of salvation, John 7:37. On the subject of this chapter see the notes on Lev. xii., xvi. and xxiii.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 29:35
35. a solemn assembly] an assembly. The Heb. word ‘aẓ ?ereth contains nothing which implies that the assembly was of a specially solemn character. Before the exile an ‘aẓ ?ereth was held on the seventh day of the Feast of Unleavened Cakes (Deuteronomy 16:8); and see Isaiah 1:13 (R.V. ‘solemn meeting’), Amos 5:21. After the exile it was used, as here, of an assembly on the additional eighth day of the Feast of Booths (Leviticus 23:36, Nehemiah 8:18), and on a special fast day (Joe 1:14; Joe 2:15); and the Chronicler relates that such an assembly was held as the climax of rejoicing on the eighth day (contrast 1 Kings 8:66) at the dedication of Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 7:9).
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 29:35
The offerings prescribed for the closing day of the Feast of tabernacles were the same with those appointed for the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 29:35
35. The eighth day — This in later times was called the great day of the feast, (John 7:37,) but it belonged to it only as the sabbath rest and holy meeting of the seventh day were transferred to it.
Sermons on Numbers 29:35
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"God Ignites the Embers of Cleansing" by Mark D. Partin | Mark D. Partin emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness for revival, highlighting the necessity of a pure heart and a cleansed spirit in order for God to hear our prayer |
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(Hebrews) 4-Repentance by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of repentance in his sermon on Hebrews 4, focusing on Jesus' declaration during the last day of the feast, where He invites the thirsty to |
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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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(Pdf Book) My All for Him / 5 Chapters by Basilea Schlink | Basilea Schlink emphasizes the necessity of 'first love' for Jesus, which is crucial for enduring the trials of our time. This love, akin to 'bridal love,' is a powerful force that |
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Rivers of Living Water by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker uses a scenario to illustrate the state of people's lives and minds. He describes a field with a flowing fountain representing life and mind. Several tr |
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The Spirit and the Bride Say Come by R.G. Lee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of accepting Jesus Christ as one's Savior. He warns that if someone were to die without accepting Christ, they would be consider |
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(John) 11 - the Light Refused by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker uses an illustration of a plane losing engine power to explain the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spir |