Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 16:13 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Deuteronomy 16:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 16 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Feast of Tabernacles
“Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine: corn: Heb. floor, and thy winepress”
Deuteronomy 16:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:13
Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days—The Hebrew chag ha-sukkot (חַ֧ג הַסֻּכֹּ֛ת, 'Feast of Booths/Tabernacles') commemorated wilderness wandering when Israel lived in temporary shelters. The seven-day duration (longest of Israel's feasts) reflects creation's pattern and covenant completeness. The verb ta'aseh (תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה, 'you shall observe/do') indicates active celebration, not passive observance.After that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine—Timing coincides with autumn harvest (late September/October), after grain threshing and grape/olive gathering. The phrase 'th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:13
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“the Feast of Booths”
“the first fruits of your labors”
“which was [in] the seventh month.”
“and the feast of harvest at the year's end.”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“and you shall keep a feast to Yahweh seven days:”
“saying”
“how that Yahweh had commanded by Moses”
“as it is written”