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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7358 Feast of Tabernacles
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
7000 God’s people
7300 Institutions and culture of OT
7354 feasts and festivals
7358 Feast of Tabernacles
7358 Feast of Tabernacles
7358 Feast of Tabernacles
This feast began on 15th Tishri (September/October) and lasted seven days. It celebrated the first gathering of the fruit and grain harvests and also God’s provision for his people during their wilderness journey from Egypt to the promised land.
Instructions for celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles
Ex 23:16 See also Ex 23:14; Ex 34:22-23; Lev 23:33-34,39; Nu 29:12; Dt 16:13,14,16
People lived in booths for the duration of the Feast of Tabernacles
The offerings to be made on each day of the Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated throughout Israel’s history
2Ch 8:12-13 under Solomon After the return from exile: Ezr 3:4; Ne 8:17-18 In NT times: Jn 7:2-3,37-38
See also
| 7322 | burnt offering |
| 7368 | grain offering |
| 7444 | sin offering |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
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