Exodus 12:16
“And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation,.... An holy day, in which the people be called to holy…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
An holy convocation - An assembly called by proclamation for a religious solemnity. See Lev 23:2; Num 10:2-3. In the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
In the first day and in the seventh day there shall be a holy convocation - This is the first place where we meet with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 12:1-20
Moses and Aaron here receive of the Lord what they were afterwards to deliver to the people concerning the ordinance of…
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