The first time we find it in the famous 23 rd chapter of Leviticus, which describes all the feasts and festivals of the biblical year. What exactly are we counting? And why are we doing it?įirst of all, it’s important to remember that this is a biblical commandment which is mentioned twice in the Torah-in Leviticus 23:15-16 and in Deuteronomy 16:9-10. The Counting of the Omer ( Sfirat Haomer – ספירת העומר) is one of the most mysterious and the least understood customs of the Jews (the Messianic Jews as well). Today is thirty-four days, which is four weeks and six days of the Omer.” “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us concerning counting the Omer. Democratic Republic of the Congo (W) +242.Democratic Republic of the Congo (E) +242. Bikurim (plural) is used at the end of Leviticus 23 in regards to the firstfruits for Shavuot, and parallels us as believers as the firstfruits of the new creation in James 1:18.
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