Leviticus 23:8 asv — But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation; ye shall…

American Standard Version

"But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work. "

— Leviticus 23:8, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, is Jehovah’s passover.

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And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto Jehovah: seven days ye shall eat unleavened bread.

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In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.

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But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

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And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

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Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring the sheaf of the first-fruits of your harvest unto the priest:

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and he shall wave the sheaf before Jehovah, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it.

Leviticus 23:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:8 say?
Leviticus 23:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work. ”
Where is Leviticus 23:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 8.
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 23:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:8 in?
Leviticus 23:8 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 23:8?
Leviticus 23:8 reads (ASV): “But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work. ” 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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