Leviticus 23:24-26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 Tell the Israelites: On the first day of the seventh month[a](A) you will have a sabbath rest, with trumpet blasts as a reminder, a declared holy day; 25 you shall do no heavy work, and you shall offer an oblation to the Lord.
The Day of Atonement. 26 The Lord said to Moses:
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- 23:24 First day of the seventh month: the seventh new moon is counted from a new year beginning in the spring (cf. v. 5). Like the seventh day in the week, it is preeminent among the new moon days (cf. Nm 28:11–15; 29:1–6).
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