Deuteronomy 16:8 bbe — For six days let your food be unleavened bread; and on the seventh day there is to be a holy meeting to the Lord your G…

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"For six days let your food be unleavened bread; and on the seventh day there is to be a holy meeting to the Lord your God; no work is to be done."

— Deuteronomy 16:8, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 16 — Context

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The Passover offering is not to be put to death in any of the towns which the Lord your God gives you:

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But in the place marked out by the Lord your God as the resting-place of his name, there you are to put the Passover to death in the evening, at sundown, at that time of the year when you came out of Egypt.

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It is to be cooked and taken as food in the place marked out by the Lord: and in the morning you are to go back to your tents.

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For six days let your food be unleavened bread; and on the seventh day there is to be a holy meeting to the Lord your God; no work is to be done.

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Let seven weeks be numbered from the first day when the grain is cut.

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Then keep the feast of weeks to the Lord your God, with an offering freely given to him from the wealth he has given you:

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Then you are to be glad before the Lord your God, you and your son and your daughter, your man-servant and your woman-servant, and the Levite who is with you, and the man from a strange country, and the child without a father, and the widow, who are living among you, in the place marked out by the Lord your God as a resting-place for his name.

Deuteronomy 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 16:8 say?
Deuteronomy 16:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For six days let your food be unleavened bread; and on the seventh day there is to be a holy meeting to the Lord your God; no work is to be done.”
Where is Deuteronomy 16:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 16:8 in?
Deuteronomy 16:8 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 16:8?
Deuteronomy 16:8 reads (BBE): “For six days let your food be unleavened bread; and on the seventh day there is to be a holy meeting to the Lord your God; no work is to be done.” 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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