Deuteronomy 16:11

Translations

Modern

…and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.

Traditional

And thou shalt rejoice before the Lord thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the Lord thy God hath chosen to place his name there.

Literal

And you shall rejoice before the face of YHWH your God—you, and your son, and your daughter, and your manservant, and your maidservant, and the Levite who is within your gates, and the sojourner, and the fatherless, and the widow who is among you, at the place where YHWH your God chooses for His Name to dwell there.

Latin

…et epulaberis coram Domino Deo tuo, tu, filius tuus et filia tua, servus tuus et ancilla tua, et Levites qui est intra portas tuas, advena ac pupillus et vidua, qui morantur vobiscum: in loco quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, ut habitet nomen ejus ibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor

Related verses

Deuteronomy 12:12
And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.
Deuteronomy 12:7
There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you.
Deuteronomy 12:18
Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do,
Isaiah 64:5
You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways. Surely You were angry, for we sinned. How can we be saved if we remain in our sins?
Romans 5:11
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Isaiah 66:10–14
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,
Habakkuk 3:18
…yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!
2 Corinthians 1:24
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
Deuteronomy 16:14
And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.

Parallels

Numbers 28:26–31

People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Alms Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Feasts and Festivals of Israel Foreigner Gratitude Law of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices Orphan Pentecost Widow

Topics

Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): Kept with Rejoicing Orphan: General Scriptures Concerning Pentecost: Institution of Servant: Bond: Must Enjoy Religious Privileges with the Master's Household Servants: Slaves or Bond: To Participate in all National Rejoicings Strangers in Israel: Laws Respecting: To Participate in the Rejoicings of the People Thankfulness: Enjoined The Feast of Pentecost: A Time of Holy Rejoicing The Levites: The Jews to be Kind and Benevolent To Widow: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Widows: Laws Respecting: To Share in Public Rejoicings Widows: should be Allowed to Share in Our Blessings Worship: Family Worship: The Whole Nation Required to Assemble For, Including Men, Women, Children, Servants

Deuteronomy 16:11

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