Reference

Leviticus 23:24

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.
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And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the Lord your God.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.

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Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Seventh-Day Sabbath

The verse refers to a "sabbath" on the first day of the seventh month, which is a specific calendar date, not the weekly seventh day of the week. It describes a memorial of blowing trumpets, indicating a special festival sabbath rather than the regular weekly Sabbath.

Sabbath Commandment

While the verse uses the term "sabbath," it refers to a specific day in the seventh month, distinct from the weekly Sabbath commandment, and describes it as a "memorial of blowing of trumpets" rather than a day of rest from labor as typically associated with the weekly Sabbath.

First Day of the Week

The verse explicitly mentions the "first day of the month," not the "first day of the week." There is no linguistic or contextual connection to the concept of a week's first day.

Israel-Specific Promises

This verse describes a specific religious observance for the Israelites, not a promise, prophecy, or covenant. While it is "Israel-specific" in its audience, it doesn't contain a promise *to* them.

Sabbath at Creation

This verse describes a specific annual sabbath occurring on the first day of the seventh month, characterized by the blowing of trumpets, and does not mention creation or God resting on the seventh day. It refers to a particular holy convocation, not the weekly Sabbath tied to the creation narrative.

Time-Bound Fulfillment

This verse describes a recurring annual observance with a specific date, not a prophecy with a defined duration that is expected to be recognized upon fulfillment. The "time-bound" aspect refers to the timing of the event itself, not the fulfillment of a future prediction.