Numbers 28:18 asv — In the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work;

American Standard Version

"In the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work; "

— Numbers 28:18, American Standard Version

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Numbers 28 — Context

15

And one he-goat for a sin-offering unto Jehovah; it shall be offered besides the continual burnt-offering, and the drink-offering thereof.

16

And in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, is Jehovah’s passover.

17

And on the fifteenth day of this month shall be a feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten.

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In the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work;

19

but ye shall offer an offering made by fire, a burnt-offering unto Jehovah: two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven he-lambs a year old; they shall be unto you without blemish;

20

and their meal-offering, fine flour mingled with oil: three tenth parts shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth parts for the ram;

21

a tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb of the seven lambs;

Numbers 28:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 28:18 say?
Numbers 28:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “In the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work; ”
Where is Numbers 28:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 28:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 28, verse 18.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 28:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 28:18 in?
Numbers 28:18 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 Numbers 28:18?
Numbers 28:18 reads (ASV): “In the first day shall be 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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