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Leviticus 23

Leviticus 23 — Overview

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

In this chapter an account is given of the several holy days, times, and seasons, appointed by God, under the general names of feasts and holy convocations; and first of the sabbath, Le 23:1; then of the passover and feast of unleavened bread, Le 23:5; to which is annexed the sheaf of the firstfruits, Le 23:9; after that of the feast of weeks or pentecost, Le 23:15; and of the feast of trumpets, Le 23:23; and of the day of atonement, Le 23:26; and of the feast of tabernacles, Le 23:33.

Ver. 1. And the Lord spake unto Moses,....

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