Lev 23:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : God tells Moses to announce the holy feasts to the people. These are called “feasts,” but the word can also mean “solemnities” or “special assemblies.” Even the Day of Atonement, which was a day of fasting, is included because all these days were important times set apart for God. These are the Lord ’s feasts, kept in His honor and following His command. All the people were called to join, not just the priests. The feasts were to be proclaimed openly, and everyone who heard the announcement was blessed (Genesis 2:3; Esther 9:19 ; Isaiah 33:20; Psalm 89:15 ).

‏ Leviticus 23:2

v. 2: God tells Moses to announce the holy feasts to the people. These are called “feasts,” but the word can also mean “solemnities” or “special assemblies.” Even the Day of Atonement, which was a day of fasting, is included because all these days were important times set apart for God. These are the Lord’s feasts, kept in His honor and following His command. All the people were called to join, not just the priests. The feasts were to be proclaimed openly, and everyone who heard the announcement was blessed (Genesis 2:3; Esther 9:19 ^a; Isaiah 33:20; Psalm 89:15 ^b).