Exodus 12:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 12:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 12:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to yo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 12:16 — KJV
“And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you. man: Heb. soul”
— Exodus 12:16 (KJV)
Exodus 12:16 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 12:16
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:16: day, holy, seventh
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:16: day, holy, seventh
“Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:16: day, holy, convocation
“In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work therein:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:16: first, day, holy
“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:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:16: first, day, holy
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