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NASB | Proverbs 6:16 ¶ There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 6:16 ¶ These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: |
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Bible Note: If some might be interested: Solemn assemblies are an old Jewish tradition. They are periods of quiet reflection, examination of the heart, and confession of sins. They are associated with the "Jewish Days of Awe" (Yomim Noroim) and begin with Rosh Hashanah. So they have their roots in the Mosaic Law. (However, these assemblies can also be called at other times when congregations practice periods of repentance and prayer.) The Jewish New Year is not observed with parties and revelry but soberness and reflection. (See Leviticus 23:24.) The season begins with the New Year and climaxes in Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. The Unsaneh Tokef is generally recited during the Days of Awe, a prayer of looking forward to the sanctuary of the Day of Judgment. "The great shofar is sounded. A still, small voice is heard. This day even angels are alarmed, seized with fear and trembling as they declare: 'the Day of Judgment is here!'" During this time, observant Jews confess their sins and seek forgiveness of one another. Leviticus 23:32 It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. When the shofar is sounded -- the horn of a ram -- it calls Jews to teshuvah – repentance. Maimonides wrote, "You who are asleep wake up. Search your deeds and repent. Look into your souls you who indulge all year in trifles, amend your ways. Let each one of you give up his evil course and purpose." I suppose that there is some historical connection between this practice and the practice of some Christian traditions, Lent. I probably haven't done justice to this description. However, I wanted people to see that solemn assemblies were originated by the Lord. Of course, the question is still a valid one as to what degree some of these things are part of the ceremonial law or the moral law. One more thing... my heart aches for the Jews when ever I hear shofar. To them, it harkens to the day when the trumpet sound will usher in the Messiah. I also believe that Messiah will appear with a trumpet blast, but it will not be, as they believe, for the first time. Please pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The temporal peace of the cessation of war, yes. But mostly pray for peace with God that can only come through Jesus Christ, His Son. In Him, Doc |