Overview
The Bible addresses holiday across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus. Closely related themes include Holy Land, Pruning, Vineyards and Agriculture or Husbandry.
Key Bible verses about holiday
Old Testament
Leviticus
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath unto the LORD. keep: Heb. rest
Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof;
But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the land, a sabbath for the LORD: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.
That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land. of thy vine: Heb. of thy separation
And the sabbath of the land shall be meat for you; for thee, and for thy servant, and for thy maid, and for thy hired servant, and for thy stranger that sojourneth with thee,
And for thy cattle, and for the beast that are in thy land, shall all the increase thereof be meat.
Studying holiday for yourself
- Begin with Leviticus 25:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Holy Land, Pruning, Vineyards and Agriculture or Husbandry.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about holiday?
The Bible addresses holiday across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus. Closely related themes include Holy Land, Pruning, Vineyards and Agriculture or Husbandry.
How many Bible verses are about holiday?
The Bible references holiday in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention holiday?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 25:2: “Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath unto the LORD. keep: Heb. rest”
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