Deuteronomy 16:13

The Feast of Tabernacles · Deuteronomy 16:13–17
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Translations

Modern
You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress.
Traditional
Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine:
Literal
You shall observe the Feast of Booths seven days, when you have gathered from your threshing floor and from your winepress.
Latin
Solemnitatem quoque tabernaculorum celebrabis per septem dies, quando collegeris de area et torculari fruges tuas:

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress.

Notes

The Feast of Tabernacles is called this because God told the Israelites to live for one week in simple shelters made from tree branches. These shelters reminded them of the years they wandered in the wilderness (Leviticus 23:33–43). This feast also celebrated the fall harvest.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship

Parallels

Numbers 29:12–40

Glossary

Alms Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Feasts and Festivals of Israel Foreigner Gratitude Law of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices Orphan

Topics

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