Leviticus 23:44

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 23:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the set feasts of Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the set feasts of Jehovah.
Leviticus 23:44 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the set feasts of Jehovah.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the feasts of the Lord.] The several feasts before recited, the order of them, the manner of observing them, and the time.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Feasts - Appointed times. See Leviticus 23:2 note. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Leviticus 23". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/leviticus-23.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The feasts of the Lord - We have reason to be thankful, that the feasts of the Lord, now are not so numerous, nor the observance of them so burdensome and costly; but more spiritual and significant, and surer and sweeter earnests of the everlasting feast, at the last in - gathering, which we hope to be celebrating to eternity. Next: Leviticus Chapter 24”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lev 23:1, Lev 23:2, Lev 21:24; Mat 18:20 Next: Leviticus Chapter 24”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“Communication of these laws to the people. Next: Leviticus Chapter 24”
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