Deuteronomy 16:13 akjv — You shall observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that you have gathered in your corn and your wine:

American King James Version

"You shall observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that you have gathered in your corn and your wine: "

— Deuteronomy 16:13, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 16 — Context

10

And you shall keep the feast of weeks to the LORD your God with a tribute of a freewill offering of your hand, which you shall give to the LORD your God, according as the LORD your God has blessed you:

11

And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God, you, and your son, and your daughter, and your manservant, and your maidservant, and the Levite that is within your gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD your God has chosen to place his name there.

12

And you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes. ¶

13

You shall observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that you have gathered in your corn and your wine:

14

And you shall rejoice in your feast, you, and your son, and your daughter, and your manservant, and your maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within your gates.

15

Seven days shall you keep a solemn feast to the LORD your God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD your God shall bless you in all your increase, and in all the works of your hands, therefore you shall surely rejoice. ¶

16

Three times in a year shall all your males appear before the LORD your God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty:

Deuteronomy 16:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 16:13 say?
Deuteronomy 16:13 in the American King James Version reads: “You shall observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that you have gathered in your corn and your wine: ”
Where is Deuteronomy 16:13 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 13.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 16:13.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 16:13 in?
Deuteronomy 16:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 16:13?
Deuteronomy 16:13 reads (AKJV): “You shall observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that you have gathered in your corn and your wine: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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