Leviticus 23:2 nasb — "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations…

NASB

""Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these:"

— Leviticus 23:2, NASB

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying,

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"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these:

3

'For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there is a sabbath of complete rest, a holy convocation. You shall not do any work; it is a sabbath to the LORD in all your dwellings.

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'These are the appointed times of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at the times appointed for them.

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'In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight is the LORD'S Passover.

Leviticus 23:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:2 say?
Leviticus 23:2 in the NASB reads: “"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these:”
Where is Leviticus 23:2 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 2.
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 23:2.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:2 in?
Leviticus 23:2 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 23:2?
Leviticus 23:2 reads (NASB): “"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these:” 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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