Leviticus 23:42 asv — Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths;

American Standard Version

"Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths; "

— Leviticus 23:42, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 23 — Context

39

Howbeit on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruits of the land, ye shall keep the feast of Jehovah seven days: on the first day shall be a solemn rest, and on the eighth day shall be a solemn rest.

40

And ye shall take you on the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm-trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before Jehovah your God seven days.

41

And ye shall keep it a feast unto Jehovah seven days in the year: it is a statute for ever throughout your generations; ye shall keep it in the seventh month.

42

Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths;

43

that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.

44

And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the set feasts of Jehovah.

Leviticus 23:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:42 say?
Leviticus 23:42 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths; ”
Where is Leviticus 23:42 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 42.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 23:42.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:42 in?
Leviticus 23:42 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 Leviticus 23:42?
Leviticus 23:42 reads (ASV): “Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths; ” 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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