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Leviticus 23

Leviticus 23:43

The Feast of Tabernacles · Leviticus 23:33–44
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Translations

Modern
…so that your descendants may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’”
Traditional
That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
Literal
…that your generations may know that I made the sons of Israel to dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am YHWH your God.’”
Latin
…ut discant posteri vestri quod in tabernaculis habitare fecerim filios Israël, cum educerem eos de terra Ægypti. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

Original

Hebrew
English
…so that your descendants may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’”

Notes

Leviticus 23:43

God did not want the Israelites to ever forget his great acts of redemption for them. They needed to teach each new generation about what God had done (Deuteronomy 4:9; 11:19). Their identity and understanding of themselves and God depended on this knowledge. See Deuteronomy 6:20–24; 26:5–9; Joshua 24:2–13; Psalm 136.

Leviticus 23:34–43

During the Feast of Tabernacles, the Israelites lived in temporary shelters for seven days. This celebrated the time they spent in tents during their wilderness wanderings. It also reminded them of God's faithfulness during that period. For a list of sacrifices to be offered each day, see Numbers 29:12–34.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Parallels

Nehemiah 8:13–18 Zechariah 14:16–21

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Branch Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Deuteronomy, Book of Feast of Ingathering Feast of Tabernacles Feast of Tabernacles Feasts and Festivals of Israel Haggai, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Worship

Topics

Booth: Prescribed for the Israelites to Live In Ethanim: Feast of Tabernacles In Feast of Tabernacles: Design of Feast of Tabernacles: Instituted Memorial: The Feast of Tabernacles Seven: Months: Holy Convocations in the Seventh Month The Feast of Tabernacles: To Commemorate the Sojourn of Israel in the Desert