Leviticus 23:7

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

In the first day you shall have an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work therein.

American King James Version (AKJV)

In the first day you shall have an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work therein.

American Standard Version (ASV)

In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

On the first day you will have a holy meeting; you may do no sort of field-work.

Webster's Revision

In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work in it.

World English Bible

In the first day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work.

English Revised Version (ERV)

In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.

Definitions for Leviticus 23:7

Convocation - A calling together; assembly.
Servile - Laborious.

Barnes's Leviticus 23:7 Bible Commentary

No servile work - literally, no work of labor, no work that belongs to one's worldly calling, such as labor in agriculture or handicraft. The preparation of food was permitted Exodus 12:16, a licence not granted on the weekly Sabbath, or on the day of atonement Leviticus 23:28, Leviticus 23:30; Exodus 20:10; Exodus 35:3.

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