Deuteronomy 16:7 net — You must cook and eat it in the place the LORD your God chooses; you may return the next morning to your tents.

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"You must cook and eat it in the place the LORD your God chooses; you may return the next morning to your tents."

— Deuteronomy 16:7, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 16 — Context

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There must not be a scrap of yeast within your land for seven days, nor can any of the meat you sacrifice on the evening of the first day remain until the next morning.

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You may not sacrifice the Passover in just any of your villages that the LORD your God is giving you,

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but you must sacrifice it in the evening in the place where he chooses to locate his name, at sunset, the time of day you came out of Egypt.

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You must cook and eat it in the place the LORD your God chooses; you may return the next morning to your tents.

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You must eat bread made without yeast for six days. The seventh day you are to hold an assembly for the LORD your God; you must not do any work on that day.

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The Festival of Weeks You must count seven weeks; you must begin to count them from the time you begin to harvest the standing grain.

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Then you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks before the LORD your God with the voluntary offering that you will bring, in proportion to how he has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 16:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 16:7 say?
Deuteronomy 16:7 in the NET Bible reads: “You must cook and eat it in the place the LORD your God chooses; you may return the next morning to your tents.”
Where is Deuteronomy 16:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 7.
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 16:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 16:7 in?
Deuteronomy 16:7 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 16:7?
Deuteronomy 16:7 reads (NET): “You must cook and eat it in the place the LORD your God chooses; you may return the next morning to your tents.” 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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