Leviticus 23:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Ye shall do no servile work [therein]: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Do not do any kind of ordinary work, and bring an offering made by fire to ADONAI.'"

Berean Standard Bible:

You must not do any regular work, but you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD.’”

American Standard Version:

Ye shall do no servile work; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Ye shall do^{H6213} no servile^{H5656} work^{H4399} therein: but ye shall offer^{H7126} an offering made by fire^{H801} unto the LORD^{H3068}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 23:25

1. **Themes:**
- **Sabbath Observance:** Leviticus 23:25 emphasizes the importance of rest and sanctification of the Sabbath, a recurring theme throughout the Torah. The prohibition of servile work reinforces the idea of setting aside the Sabbath as a day holy to God.
- **Sacrificial Worship:** The verse commands the offering of a fire offering to the Lord, highlighting the theme of worship through sacrifice, which was central to Israelite religious practice.
- **Divine Commemoration:** The day is set apart for worship and remembrance of God's sovereignty and His covenant with Israel.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** This verse is part of the Mosaic Law, given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. It reflects the legal and ritual codes that were to govern the community's religious and social life.
- **Agrarian Society:** The laws were given to a society deeply rooted in agrarian rhythms, and many of the commandments, including those in Leviticus 23, are tied to the agricultural cycle of the land of Israel.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The detailed instructions for offerings and rest days served to reinforce the special covenant relationship between God and the Israelites, distinguishing them from neighboring cultures and their practices.

In summary, Leviticus 23:25 reflects the themes of Sabbath rest, sacrificial worship, and divine commemoration within the historical context of the Mosaic Law given to the ancient Israelites as they established their covenant relationship with God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5656
   There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲבֹדָה
   Transliteration: ʻăbôdâh
   Pronunciation: ab-o-daw'
   Description: or עֲבוֹדָה; from עָבַד; work of any kind; act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4399
   There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְלָאכָה
   Transliteration: mᵉlâʼkâh
   Pronunciation: mel-aw-kaw'
   Description: from the same as מֲלְאָךְ; properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor); business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship).
   
4. Strong's Number: H7126
   There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרַב
   Transliteration: qârab
   Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
   Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
   
5. Strong's Number: H801
   There are 357 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִשָּׁה
   Transliteration: ʼishshâh
   Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
   Description: the same as אֶשָּׁה, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice; (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.