Deuteronomy 16:11-13
International Standard Version
11 Rejoice in the presence of the Lord your God with your son, daughter, male and female slaves, the descendant of Levi who is in your city,[a] the stranger, the orphan, and the widow among you, at the place where the Lord your God will choose to establish his name. 12 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, so keep and observe these statutes.”
Celebrate the Festival of Tents
13 “Celebrate the Festival of Tents[b] for seven days after you harvest from your threshing floor and your wine press.
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- Deuteronomy 16:11 Lit. gate
- Deuteronomy 16:13 Or Tents
Deuteronomy 16:11-13
New International Version
11 And rejoice(A) before the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name(B)—you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites(C) in your towns, and the foreigners,(D) the fatherless and the widows living among you.(E) 12 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt,(F) and follow carefully these decrees.
The Festival of Tabernacles(G)
13 Celebrate the Festival of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor(H) and your winepress.(I)
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