Leviticus 23:40
The Scripture
(40) And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Leviticus 23 the Israelites are commanded to observe a series of festivals that mark the agricultural cycle and the covenant with God, beginning with the Passover which commemorates deliverance from Egypt. The chapter also prescribes the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacles, each accompanied by specific offerings and instructions for worship. These rites emphasize God’s provision, the sanctity of the land, and the people’s commitment to remember their history.
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