Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,

Bible References

The fast

Leviticus 16:29
“This is to be a permanent statute for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month you are to practice self-denial and do no work, both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.
Numbers 29:7
“You are to hold a sacred assembly on the tenth day of this seventh month and practice self-denial; you must not do any work.

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