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KJB-1611 1 The feasts of the LORD. 3 The Sabbath. 4 The Passeouer. 9 The Sheafe of first fruits. 15 The Feast of Pentecost. 22 Gleanings to be left for the poore. 23 The Feast of Trumpets. 26 The day of atonement. 33 The Feast of Tabernacles.
(1 The feasts of the LORD. 3 The Sabbath. 4 The Passover. 9 The Sheafe of firstfruits. 15 The Feast of Pentecost. 22 Gleanings to be left for the poore. 23 The Feast of Trumpets. 26 The day of atonement. 33 The Feast of Tabernacles.)
This chapter provides instructions for the various festivals and holy days that the Israelites were to observe. Each section typically begins with a time reference, followed by the specific requirements for that festival. The chapter is structured as follows:1. Introduction (23:1-2)2. The Sabbath (23:3)3. The Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread (23:4-8)4. The Offering of Firstfruits (23:9-14)5. The Festival of Weeks (Pentecost) (23:15-22)6. The Festival of Trumpets (23:23-25)7. The Day of Atonement (23:26-32)8. The Festival of Shelters (23:33-43)9. Conclusion (23:44)
The festivals and holy days described in this chapter were important for Israel’s religious and cultural life. They were times set apart for worship, rest, and remembrance of God’s actions in Israel’s history. The phrase “appointed times” is used six times to refer to these festivals and holy days.
Many of the rituals described involve symbolic actions. Translators should be careful to convey the significance of these actions, as they often represent spiritual truths or historical events.
The phrase “to the face of Yahweh” or similar expressions occur frequently in this chapter. This is a figure of speech that refers to Yahweh’s presence. See how this was translated in 1:5.
Concepts like “holiness,” “rest,” and “atonement” are expressed using abstract nouns. If your language does not use abstract nouns for these concepts, you may need to express them in other ways. See how you translated “holiness” in 8:9.
This chapter refers to specific months in the Hebrew calendar. You may need to include explanations of how these correspond to modern calendars.
In this chapter, most instances of “you” are plural, referring to the entire Israelite community. However, there are a few exceptions where “you” is singular, specifically when addressing Moses. Translators should be aware of this distinction and use the appropriate form in their language.
Many instructions in this chapter use passive constructions. If your language does not use passive voice, you can express these instructions actively. For example, instead of “work shall be done,” you could say “you may work” or “people may work.” See how you handled similar constructions in 1:15.
Several themes that appear in this chapter have been addressed in earlier chapters. Try to use the same translation for these themes in this chapter as you did in earlier chapters, one example is given for each theme:* Holiness - See how you translated this in 8:9.* Atonement - See how you handled this concept in 1:4.* Gift (offering by fire) - See how you translated this in 1:9.* To the face of Yahweh - See how you handled this expression in 1:5.* Pleasing aroma - See how you translated this in 1:9.* Smoke going up - See how you handled this concept in 1:9.Refer to the notes for these verses when translating similar expressions in this chapter.