Exodus 34:23 nasb — "Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.

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""Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel."

— Exodus 34:23, NASB

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Exodus 34 — Context

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"You shall redeem with a lamb the first offspring from a donkey; and if you do not redeem it, then you shall break its neck. You shall redeem all the firstborn of your sons. None shall appear before Me empty-handed.

21

"You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest.

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"You shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks, that is, the first fruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year.

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"Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.

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"For I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your borders, and no man shall covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the LORD your God.

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"You shall not offer the blood of My sacrifice with leavened bread, nor is the sacrifice of the Feast of the Passover to be left over until morning.

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"You shall bring the very first of the first fruits of your soil into the house of the LORD your God. "You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk."

Exodus 34:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:23 say?
Exodus 34:23 in the NASB reads: “"Three times a year all your males are to 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 (NASB): “"Three times a year all your males are to 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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