Leviticus 23:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 23:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 23:3 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therei..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 23:3 — KJV
“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.”
— Leviticus 23:3 (KJV)
Leviticus 23:3 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 23:3
“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 Leviticus 23:3: six, days, work
“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 Leviticus 23:3: six, days, work
“Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. solemn...: Heb. restraint”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 23:3: six, days, work
“But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 23:3: days, work, seventh
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 23:3: days, work, day
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