Deuteronomy 16:9

The Feast of Weeks · Deuteronomy 16:9–12
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Translations

Modern
You are to count off seven weeks from the time you first put the sickle to the standing grain.
Traditional
Seven weeks shalt thou number unto thee: begin to number the seven weeks from such time as thou beginnest to put the sickle to the corn.
Literal
Seven weeks you shall count for yourself—from beginning the sickle among the grain you shall begin to count seven weeks.
Latin
Septem hebdomadas numerabis tibi ab ea die qua falcem in segetem miseris.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to count off seven weeks from the time you first put the sickle to the standing grain.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor

Parallels

Numbers 28:26–31

Glossary

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 Gratitude Law of Moses Pentecost

Topics

Agriculture or Farming: Implements of The Sickle Pentecost: Institution of Reaping: The Sickle Used For Thankfulness: Enjoined The Feast of Pentecost: Held Fiftieth Day After offering First Sheaf of Barley