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Deuteronomy 16:11 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 16:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 16 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And 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.”
Deuteronomy 16:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:11
And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God—The Hebrew vesamachta (וְשָׂמַחְתָּ֞) commands joy, making gladness a worship obligation, not optional sentiment. The phrase 'before the LORD' (לִפְנֵ֣י יְהוָ֣ה) indicates the Jerusalem sanctuary, where God's presence dwelt. Feast joy happens in God's presence, not private celebration.The inclusivity is striking: thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite...and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow. Seven groups encompass the entire covenant community—family (son/daughter), household work...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:11
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“you”
“and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to”
“you”
“and be glad for her”
“Rejoice!”
“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD”
“but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ”
“those who remember you in your ways: behold”
“you”
“but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.”