Deuteronomy 16:9 cpdv — You shall number for yourself seven weeks from that day, the day on which you put the sickle to the grain field.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You shall number for yourself seven weeks from that day, the day on which you put the sickle to the grain field. "

— Deuteronomy 16:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 16 — Context

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but only in the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may dwell there. You shall immolate the Passover in the evening, upon the setting of the sun, which is the time when you departed from Egypt.

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And you shall cook and eat it in the place which the Lord your God will choose, and, rising up in the morning, you shall go into your tent.

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For six days, you shall eat unleavened bread. And on the seventh day, because it is the assembly of the Lord your God, you shall do no work.

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You shall number for yourself seven weeks from that day, the day on which you put the sickle to the grain field.

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And you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks, to the Lord your God, with a voluntary oblation from your hand, which you shall offer according to the blessing of the Lord your God.

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And you shall feast in the sight of the Lord your God: you, your son and your daughter, your man servant and your woman servant, and the Levite who is within your gates, and the new arrival as well as the orphan and the widow, who abide with you, in the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may dwell there.

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And you shall recall that you were a servant in Egypt. And you shall preserve and carry out the things that have been instructed.

Deuteronomy 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 16:9 say?
Deuteronomy 16:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You shall number for yourself seven weeks from that day, the day on which you put the sickle to the grain field. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 16:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 16:9 in?
Deuteronomy 16:9 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 16:9?
Deuteronomy 16:9 reads (CPDV): “You shall number for yourself seven weeks from that day, the day on which you put the sickle to the grain field. ” 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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