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Leviticus 23:2

Leviticus 23:1 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses,

Bible in Basic English

"And the Lord said to Moses,"

— Leviticus 23:1, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 23 — Context

1

And the Lord said to Moses,

2

Say to the children of Israel, These are the fixed feasts of the Lord, which you will keep for holy meetings: these are my feasts.

3

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.

4

These are the fixed feasts of the Lord, the holy days of worship which you will keep at their regular times.

Leviticus 23:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:1 say?
Leviticus 23:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses,”
Where is Leviticus 23:1 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 1.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 23:1.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:1 in?
Leviticus 23:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 23:1?
Leviticus 23:1 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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