Bible Dictionary
Festivals, Religious
Religious festivals in Scripture included the Sabbath, the feasts of Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles, the Day of Atonement, and other appointed observances. They ordered Israel’s worship, remembered God’s acts, and reinforced the people’s unity before Him.
Biblical Usage
The great feasts required every male Israelite to appear before the Lord. Their regular observance ordered worship, offerings, and the remembrance of God’s dealings with Israel. The festivals also strengthened national unity, while the Day of Atonement provided a distinct appointed observance.
Scripture References
Leviticus 23
Numbers 28:1-8
Exodus 29:38-42
Leviticus 6:8-23
Exodus 30:7-9
Exodus 27:20
Leviticus 23:1-3
Exodus 19:3-30
Exodus 20:8-11
Exodus 31:12
Numbers 28:11-15
Numbers 29:1-6
Exodus 23:10
Exodus 23:11
Leviticus 25:2-7
Deuteronomy 27:7
Nehemiah 8:9-12
Luke 2:41
1 Samuel 1:7
1 Samuel 2:19
Exodus 34:23
Exodus 34:24
Leviticus 16:1
Leviticus 16:34
Numbers 29:7-11
John 10:22
Esther 9:24-32
John 5:1