Exodus 23:16 bbe — And the feast of the grain-cutting, the first-fruits of your planted fields: and the feast at the start of the year, wh…

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"And the feast of the grain-cutting, the first-fruits of your planted fields: and the feast at the start of the year, when you have got in all the fruit from your fields."

— Exodus 23:16, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 23 — Context

13

Take note of all these things which I have said to you, and let not the names of other gods come into your minds or from your lips.

14

Three times in the year you are to keep a feast to me.

15

You are to keep the feast of unleavened bread; for seven days let your bread be without leaven, as I gave you orders, at the regular time in the month Abib (for in it you came out of Egypt); and let no one come before me without an offering:

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And the feast of the grain-cutting, the first-fruits of your planted fields: and the feast at the start of the year, when you have got in all the fruit from your fields.

17

Three times in the year let all your males come before the Lord God.

18

Do not give the blood of my offering with leavened bread; and do not let the fat of my feast be kept all night till the morning.

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The best of the first-fruits of your land are to be taken into the house of the Lord your God. The young goat is not to be cooked in its mother's milk.

Exodus 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:16 say?
Exodus 23:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the feast of the grain-cutting, the first-fruits of your planted fields: and the feast at the start of the year, when you have got in all the fruit from your fields.”
Where is Exodus 23:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 16.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 23:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:16 in?
Exodus 23:16 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 Exodus 23:16?
Exodus 23:16 reads (BBE): “And the feast of the grain-cutting, the first-fruits of your planted fields: and the feast at the start of the year, when you have got in all the fruit from your fields.” 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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