Leviticus 23:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

to say to the community of Israel: I have chosen certain times for you to come together and worship me.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:20

He said, “Announce a day of worship for Baal!” After the day had been announced,

1 Chronicles 23:31

They must also give thanks and sing praises when sacrifices are offered on each Sabbath, as well as during New Moon Festivals and other religious feasts. There must always be enough Levites on duty at the temple to do everything that needs to be done.

2 Chronicles 2:3

Solomon sent the following message to King Hiram of Tyre: Years ago, when my father David was building his palace, you supplied him with cedar logs. Now will you send me supplies?

2 Chronicles 30:5

Everyone from Beersheba in the south to Dan in the north was invited. This was the largest crowd of people that had ever celebrated Passover, according to the official records.

Ezra 3:5

They offered sacrifices to please the LORD, sacrifices at each New Moon Festival, and sacrifices at the rest of the LORD's festivals. Every offering the people had brought was presented to the LORD.

Psalm 81:3

Sound the trumpets and start the New Moon Festival. We must also celebrate when the moon is full.

Exodus 32:5

When Aaron saw what was happening, he built an altar in front of the idol and said, “Tomorrow we will celebrate in honour of the LORD.”

Isaiah 33:20

Look to Mount Zion where we celebrate our religious festivals. You will see Jerusalem, secure as a tent with pegs that cannot be pulled up and fastened with ropes that can never be broken.

Lamentations 1:4

The roads to Zion mourn because no one travels there to celebrate the festivals. The city gates are deserted; priests are weeping. Young women are raped; Zion is in sorrow!

Ezekiel 44:24

They will make decisions in difficult legal cases, according to my own laws. They must also observe the religious festivals my Law requires and must always respect the Sabbath.

Hosea 2:11

I'll stop Israel's celebrations— no more New Moon Festivals, Sabbaths, or other feasts.

Joel 1:14

Tell the leaders and people to come together at the temple. Order them to go without eating and to pray sincerely.

Joel 2:15

Sound the trumpet on Zion! Call the people together. Show your sorrow by going without food.

Leviticus 23:1

The LORD told Moses

Leviticus 23:21

This is a day of celebration and worship, a time of rest from your work. You and your descendants must obey this law.

Leviticus 23:37

I have chosen these festivals as times when my people must come together for worship and when animals, grain, and wine are to be offered on the proper days.

Leviticus 23:4

Passover is another time when you must come together to worship me, and it must be celebrated on the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month of each year.

Leviticus 23:44

This is how Moses instructed the people of Israel to celebrate the LORD's festivals.

Nahum 1:15

Look towards the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

Numbers 10:10

During the celebration of the New Moon Festival and other religious festivals, sound the trumpets while you offer sacrifices. This will be a reminder that I am the LORD your God.

Numbers 29:39

You must offer all these sacrifices to me at the appointed times of worship, together with any offerings that are voluntarily given or given because of a promise.

John 5:1

Later, Jesus went to Jerusalem for another Jewish festival.

Colossians 2:1

I want you to know what a struggle I am going through for you, for God's people at Laodicea, and for all those followers who have never met me.

Colossians 2:16

Don't let anyone tell you what you must eat or drink. Don't let them say that you must celebrate the New Moon festival, the Sabbath, or any other festival.