Leviticus 23

Commentary

Leviticus 23 is a chapter that outlines the various feasts and festivals that the Israelites were to observe. The chapter begins with the Sabbath, which was to be observed on the seventh day of the week. This was a day of rest and worship, and it was to be kept holy. The chapter then goes on to describe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which was to be observed for seven days. This was a time of remembrance of the Exodus from Egypt, and it was to be celebrated with special offerings and sacrifices. The chapter then moves on to the Feast of Weeks, which was to be observed fifty days after the Sabbath. This was a time of thanksgiving for the harvest, and it was to be celebrated with special offerings and sacrifices. The chapter then describes the Feast of Trumpets, which was to be observed on the first day of the seventh month. This was a time of remembrance of the giving of the Law, and it was to be celebrated with special offerings and sacrifices. The chapter then goes on to describe the Day of Atonement, which was to be observed on the tenth day of the seventh month. This was a time of repentance and forgiveness, and it was to be celebrated with special offerings and sacrifices. The chapter then describes the Feast of Tabernacles, which was to be observed for seven days. This was a time of remembrance of the time spent in the wilderness, and it was to be celebrated with special offerings and sacrifices. Finally, the chapter describes the Feast of Dedication, which was to be observed on the twenty-fifth day of the ninth month. This was a time of celebration of the dedication of the Temple, and it was to be