Exodus 23:17 akjv — Three times in the year all your males shall appear before the LORD God.

American King James Version

"Three times in the year all your males shall appear before the LORD God. "

— Exodus 23:17, American King James Version

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Exodus 23 — Context

14

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

15

You shall keep the feast of unleavened bread: (you shall eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded you, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it you came out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)

16

And the feast of harvest, the first fruits of your labors, which you have sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when you have gathered in your labors out of the field.

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Three times in the year all your males shall appear before the LORD God.

18

You shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened bread; neither shall the fat of my sacrifice remain until the morning.

19

The first of the first fruits of your land you shall bring into the house of the LORD your God. You shall not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk. ¶

20

Behold, I send an Angel before you, to keep you in the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.

Exodus 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:17 say?
Exodus 23:17 in the American King James Version reads: “Three times in the year all your males shall appear before the LORD God. ”
Where is Exodus 23:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 17.
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 23:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:17 in?
Exodus 23:17 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 23:17?
Exodus 23:17 reads (AKJV): “Three times in the year all your males shall appear before the LORD God. ” 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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