Leviticus 23:8 nasb — 'But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you sh…

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"'But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work.'""

— Leviticus 23:8, NASB

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KJV
“But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
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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. ”
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WEB
“But you shall offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh seven days. In the seventh day is a holy convocation: you shall do no regular work.'"”
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NET
“You must present a gift to the LORD for seven days, and the seventh day is a holy assembly; you must not do any regular work.’””
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DRB
“But you shall offer sacrifice in fire to the Lord seven days. And the seventh day shall be more solemn, and more holy: and you shall do no servile work therein.”
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BBE
“And every day for seven days you will give a burned offering to the Lord; and on the seventh day there will be a holy meeting; you may do no field-work.”
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KJVA
“But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
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Leviticus 23 — Context

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

'Then on the fifteenth day of the same month there is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread.

'On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work.

'But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work.'"

Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When you enter the land which I am going to give to you and reap its harvest, then you shall bring in the sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to the priest.

'He shall wave the sheaf before the LORD for you to be accepted; on the day 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 NASB reads: “'But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious 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 (NASB): “'But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious 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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