Exodus 23:17 cpdv — Three times a year, all your males shall appear before the Lord your God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Three times a year, all your males shall appear before the Lord your God. "

— Exodus 23:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 23 — Context

14

Three times in each year, you shall celebrate feasts to me.

15

You shall keep the solemnity of unleavened bread. For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, just as I instructed you, at the time of the month of new grain, when you departed from Egypt. You shall not appear empty-handed in my sight,

16

for it is the solemnity of the harvest of the first-fruits of your work, of whatever you have sown in the field. Likewise, it is a solemnity at the end of the season, when you will have gathered in all your crops from the field.

17

Three times a year, all your males shall appear before the Lord your God.

18

You shall not immolate the blood of my victim over leaven, nor shall the fat of my solemnity remain until morning.

19

You shall carry the first grain of the land to the house of the Lord your God. You shall not cook a young goat in the milk of its mother.

20

Behold, I will send my Angel, who will go before you, and preserve you on your journey, and lead you into the place that I have prepared.

Exodus 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:17 say?
Exodus 23:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Three times a year, all your males shall appear before the Lord your 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 (CPDV): “Three times a year, all your males shall appear before the Lord your 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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