Definition: Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks [be out], ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:
Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from Numbers 28:26. Itās a really important passage about how to worship God and prepare for special times. Hereās what it means in simpler terms: The Basic Idea: This verse is saying that when you offer a new meat offering to God, specifically on the day of the first fruits (which are the most abundant fruits after harvest), you'll have a time of rest and focus ā a "holy convocation." Itās like a special, blessed period where you really concentrate on worshipping God. Let's unpack it piece by piece: āNumbers 28:26ā : This is the verse itself! Itās from the Book of Numbers in the Bible. āAlso in the day of the first fruitsā¦ā : āFirst fruitsā refers to the harvest at the beginning of the year ā when the fruit trees are full and ready to be offered as a gift to God. It's a time of abundance and celebration. āwhen ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORDā¦ā : "Meat offering" means a sacrifice or offering of food, especially lamb, thatās given to God. This is a specific type of offering. āUnto the LORDā means directed to God. āafter your weeks [be out]ā¦ā : This is where it gets a little more complex. "Weeks" refers to a period of time ā like a week or a month. The verse says, āAfter your weeks [be out]...ā This suggests that the special time of offering comes after youāve been busy with your normal daily activities. āye shall have an holy convocationā¦ā : "Holy convocation" means a time of rest and focus, a time to be completely dedicated to God. It's like a break from everything else to truly worship Him. āā¦ye shall do no servile work:ā This is the key part! āServile workā means work thatās done for practical purposes ā like cleaning or chores. This verse tells us that during this time of rest and focus, you must not be doing any work that isn't related to worshipping God or preparing for His presence. So, what does it all mean? Itās encouraging the Israelites (and those who follow them) to prioritize their relationship with God. It means they need to take time out of their busy lives to: Focus on Worship: Spend time praying and studying Scripture. Rest and Renewal: Take time for themselves, family, and spiritual growth. Seek Godās Presence: Be mindful of His presence in their lives. In short, this verse is a reminder that when you dedicate your time to worshipping God, youāll be blessed with a special time of connection and focus. --- Do you want me to: Explain another part of the verse? Give some examples of what "holy convocation" might look like in everyday life?