Numbers 29:1 kjv
And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you.
Numbers 29:1 nkjv
'And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work. For you it is a day of blowing the trumpets.
Numbers 29:1 niv
"?'On the first day of the seventh month hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work. It is a day for you to sound the trumpets.
Numbers 29:1 esv
"On the first day of the seventh month you shall have a holy convocation. You shall not do any ordinary work. It is a day for you to blow the trumpets,
Numbers 29:1 nlt
"Celebrate the Festival of Trumpets each year on the first day of the appointed month in early autumn. You must call an official day for holy assembly, and you may do no ordinary work.
Numbers 29 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Lev 23:24 | "Speak to the people of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of solemn rest, a memorial proclaimed with blast of trumpets, a holy convocation." | Parallel instruction for Feast of Trumpets. |
| Lev 23:25 | "You shall not do any ordinary work, and you shall present a food offering to the LORD." | Confirms prohibition of work and required offering. |
| Num 10:2 | "Make two silver trumpets... for calling the congregation and for breaking camp." | Use of trumpets for assembly. |
| Jos 6:5 | "...when the ram's horn sounds a long blast, then all the people shall shout with a great shout..." | Trumpet blast preceding significant events (Jericho). |
| Psa 81:3 | "Blow the trumpet at the new moon, at the full moon, on our feast day." | Trumpet blowing on appointed feasts. |
| Isa 27:13 | "And in that day a great trumpet will be blown, and those who were lost... will come and worship the LORD on the holy mountain..." | Prophetic trumpet call for gathering. |
| Joel 2:1 | "Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain!" | Trumpet as a warning or call to repentance. |
| Ex 12:16 | "On the first day you shall hold a holy convocation, and on the seventh day a holy convocation. No work shall be done on those days..." | "Holy convocation" for other feasts (Passover/Unleavened Bread). |
| Lev 23:3 | "Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation..." | "Holy convocation" and cessation of "work" for the Sabbath. |
| Lev 16:29 | "...in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict yourselves and shall do no work..." | Prohibition of work on Day of Atonement. |
| Neh 8:2 | "...Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly... on the first day of the seventh month." | Historical observance of the first day of the seventh month. |
| 1 Thess 4:16 | "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God." | Eschatological trumpet, relating to the Lord's return. |
| 1 Cor 15:52 | "...at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable..." | The "last trumpet" signalling resurrection. |
| Matt 24:31 | "And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds..." | Angels gathering the elect with a trumpet sound. |
| Rev 1:10 | "...I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet..." | John's prophetic vision began with a trumpet-like voice. |
| Rev 8:2 | "Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them." | Angelic trumpets ushering in divine judgments. |
| Gen 8:4 | "And in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark came to rest..." | Significance of the "seventh month" in other biblical narratives. |
| Exo 23:16 | "You shall keep the Feast of Harvest... also the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year..." | Part of the cycle of Israel's three annual pilgrim festivals. |
| Rom 11:25-26 | "For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of this mystery... and so all Israel will be saved..." | The concept of gathering and restoration connected to Israel's calendar. |
| Heb 4:9 | "So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God..." | The principle of rest, linked to divine appointments. |
Numbers 29 verses
Numbers 29 1 Meaning
Numbers 29:1 delineates the specific regulations for the observance of the Feast of Trumpets, designated as a holy convocation. This sacred day, occurring on the first day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, commanded a cessation of ordinary labor and was uniquely marked by the distinctive sound of trumpets. It served as a divine appointment for the community to assemble in worship and to acknowledge God's presence and sovereignty.
Numbers 29 1 Context
Numbers chapter 29 forms a continuous set of detailed instructions regarding the offerings for the annual Israelite festivals. Following general regulations on offerings in previous chapters and a review of vows, this chapter focuses specifically on the musaf (additional) offerings required for the Sabbaths and each of the seven annual feasts listed in Leviticus 23. Numbers 29:1 initiates this specific enumeration by addressing the Feast of Trumpets, which marked the first day of the seventh month (Tishri). Historically, this period held significance for the Israelites as they were preparing to enter the Promised Land, necessitating clear guidelines for worship and covenant fidelity in their future homeland. The feasts collectively structure the Israelites' worship year, emphasizing different aspects of God's covenant with His people and His divine provisions.
Numbers 29 1 Word analysis
- "And in the seventh month": The Hebrew chodesh hashevi'i (חֹ֙דֶשׁ֙ הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔י) highlights the importance of this specific month in the Israelite calendar, which typically fell around September/October. While the first month (Nisan/Aviv) marked the start of the religious year with Passover, the seventh month initiated the civil new year, traditionally recognized as a time of new beginnings and agricultural harvest cycles. It is also significant as it contains three major autumnal feasts: the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Booths, all leading to spiritual introspection and celebration.
- "on the first day of the month": Hebrew b'echad lachodesh (בְּאֶחָ֣ד לַחֹ֔דֶשׁ) emphasizes the distinct start of this solemn observance. Marking the first day underscores its unique position as a significant calendar transition, potentially recalling creation, new starts, and future redemptive events.
- "ye shall have an holy convocation": The phrase miqra' qodesh (מִקְרָא־קֹ֙דֶשׁ֙), meaning "called assembly of holiness" or "sacred convocation," indicates that this was not a mere gathering but a divinely ordained assembly dedicated to God. It signified that God Himself called His people together for worship, instruction, and a deeper relationship. This term is consistently used for Sabbaths and major feasts, signifying their special, sanctified status.
- "ye shall do no servile work therein": The Hebrew lo ta'asu kol melekhut 'avodah (לֹ֣א תַעֲשׂ֔וּ כָּל־מְלֶ֥כֶת עֲבֹדָ֖ה), translates to "you shall not do any work of service/labor." This prohibition distinguishes this day as a day of sacred rest from ordinary occupational labor, allowing for dedicated time to focus on God. Unlike the strict Sabbath prohibition of any work (melakha), the "servile work" distinction for some feasts sometimes implies a allowance for preparing food. For the Feast of Trumpets, however, the prohibition often appears as broad as the Sabbath's in other texts, signaling its profound spiritual importance.
- "it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you": This key defining characteristic is expressed by the Hebrew yom teru'ah hu lachem (י֣וֹם תְּרוּעָ֥ה), literally "a day of teruah for you." Teru'ah refers to a loud, abrupt sound, often produced by a shofar (ram's horn), which could signify an alarm, a battle cry, a joyful shout, a coronation, or a call to assemble. This sound was intended to awaken the people, call them to remembrance, summon them to repentance in preparation for the Day of Atonement, and proclaim God's sovereignty as King.
Numbers 29 1 Bonus section
The Feast of Trumpets, Yom Teru'ah, is believed by some traditions to commemorate the anniversary of creation, linking the sound of the shofar to the very voice of God that brought the world into being. The sound of the shofar is diverse, ranging from a long, unbroken note (tekiyah) to a series of short, broken notes (shevarim), and an alarm-like series of staccato blasts (teruah), each holding distinct spiritual significance. The trumpet, especially the shofar, frequently appears in the Scriptures not merely as a musical instrument but as a divinely appointed tool to convey God's direct communication, summoning His people, warning of judgment, or heralding significant divine acts. This particular feast underscores the importance of attentive hearing and responding to God's call.
Numbers 29 1 Commentary
Numbers 29:1 concisely outlines the core requirements for observing the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Teru'ah, a pivotal festival in the Israelite liturgical calendar. This day stands out primarily due to its unique auditory signature: the blowing of trumpets, particularly the shofar. The commanded cessation of "servile work" elevates its status, akin to the Sabbath, emphasizing sacred rest and dedication.
Unlike other feasts that celebrate a specific historical event, Yom Teru'ah has a less explicit historical anchor. Its significance lies in its multiple layers of meaning: it served as a spiritual alarm, awakening the people to introspection and repentance in anticipation of the solemn Day of Atonement. It also functioned as a memorial, perhaps recalling God's creation or His covenant with Israel, and a proclamation of His kingship over all creation. Prophetic traditions often link this "day of blowing" to the ultimate gathering of Israel and the Lord's return, signifying divine intervention and ultimate judgment and redemption. Thus, it combined elements of solemnity, divine authority, spiritual awakening, and future hope, drawing the community into a sacred relationship with God.