Exodus 34:23 akjv — Thrice in the year shall all your male children appear before the LORD God, the God of Israel.

American King James Version

"Thrice in the year shall all your male children appear before the LORD God, the God of Israel. "

— Exodus 34:23, American King James Version

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Exodus 34 — Context

20

But the firstling of an ass you shall redeem with a lamb: and if you redeem him not, then shall you break his neck. All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. And none shall appear before me empty. ¶

21

Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest: in ripening time and in harvest you shall rest. ¶

22

And you shall observe the feast of weeks, of the first fruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year’s end. ¶

23

Thrice in the year shall all your male children appear before the LORD God, the God of Israel.

24

For I will cast out the nations before you, and enlarge your borders: neither shall any man desire your land, when you shall go up to appear before the LORD your God thrice in the year.

25

You shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left to the morning.

26

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

Exodus 34:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:23 say?
Exodus 34:23 in the American King James Version reads: “Thrice in the year shall all your male children appear before the LORD God, the God of Israel. ”
Where is Exodus 34:23 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 23.
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 34:23.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:23 in?
Exodus 34:23 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 34:23?
Exodus 34:23 reads (AKJV): “Thrice in the year shall all your male children appear before the LORD God, the God of Israel. ” 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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