Leviticus 23:34 Meaning and Explanation
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Beginning on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the Feast of Tabernacles lasts seven days.
The Context of Leviticus 23:34
The Feast of Tabernacles is observed for seven days beginning the fifteenth of the seventh month.
What Does Leviticus 23:34 Mean?
Five days after the Day of Atonement, the joy of the Feast of Tabernacles begins—a sharp emotional shift from affliction to celebration. Also called the Feast of Booths or Sukkot, this feast commemorates Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering when they dwelt in temporary shelters.
The feast celebrates God's care and provision during that long journey and, at harvest time, rejoices in the land's fruitfulness and God's faithfulness to bring Israel to the promised land.
Leviticus 23:34 in the Original Language
sukkot (סוּכּוֹת), 'tabernacles' — temporary booths or shelters; commemorating wilderness wandering.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 23:34
What does Leviticus 23:34 mean?
Beginning on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the Feast of Tabernacles lasts seven days.
What is the context of Leviticus 23:34?
The Feast of Tabernacles is observed for seven days beginning the fifteenth of the seventh month.