Deuteronomy 16:13 Meaning
Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine:
Context Explained
11And 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.
12And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
13Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine:
14And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates.
15Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Leviticus 23:39
The Feast of Tabernacles is established in Leviticus, showing continuity in celebration.
John 7:2
Jesus attends the Feast of Tabernacles, highlighting its significance.
Source: Deuteronomy 16:13