King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:
Complete Jewish Bible:
You are to live in sukkot for seven days; every citizen of Isra'el is to live in a sukkah,
Berean Standard Bible:
You are to dwell in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must dwell in booths,
American Standard Version:
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Ye shall dwell{H3427} in booths{H5521} seven{H7651} days{H3117}; all that are Israelites{H3478} born{H249} shall dwell{H3427} in booths{H5521}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 8:14
- And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:
Nehemiah 8:17
- And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.
Numbers 24:2
- And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding [in his tents] according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
Genesis 33:17
- And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
Jeremiah 35:10
- But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.
Numbers 24:5
- How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, [and] thy tabernacles, O Israel!
Hebrews 11:13
- These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
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Commentary for Leviticus 23:42
1. **Themes:**
- **Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles or Booths):** Leviticus 23:42 is part of the instructions given to the Israelites regarding the observance of Sukkot, one of the three pilgrimage festivals in Judaism. It commemorates the forty-year period during which the Israelites lived in temporary shelters (sukkot) after their exodus from Egypt.
- **Remembrance and Gratitude:** The dwelling in booths for seven days symbolizes the impermanence of life and the importance of remembering God's provision and protection during the wilderness journey. It is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and God's faithfulness.
- **Unity and Joy:** Sukkot is also known as "the Season of Our Joy." It is a communal celebration where all Israelites, regardless of social status, are instructed to participate, emphasizing unity and joy within the community.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Post-Exodus Wandering:** The commandment to dwell in booths harks back to the time when the Israelites wandered in the desert after their liberation from slavery in Egypt. This period was characterized by their complete dependence on God for shelter, food, and guidance.
- **Agricultural Significance:** Historically, Sukkot also coincided with the ingathering of crops at the end of the agricultural year in the land of Israel, hence its significance as a harvest festival.
- **Covenantal Reminder:** The festival serves as a remembrance of the covenant between God and Israel, reiterating the special relationship between them. It was (and still is) a time for the people to reflect on their history, their connection to the land, and their obligations under the covenant.
In summary, Leviticus 23:42 encapsulates the practice of living in temporary dwellings during Sukkot, a festival rich in historical and agricultural significance. It is a time for Israelites to remember their ancestors' journey, give thanks for divine providence, celebrate the harvest, and reaffirm their communal and covenantal bonds.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H5521
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סֻכָּה
Transliteration: çukkâh
Pronunciation: sook-kaw'
Description: feminine of סֹךְ; a hut or lair; booth, cottage, covert, pavilion, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H7651
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁבַע
Transliteration: shebaʻ
Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H249
There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶזְרָח
Transliteration: ʼezrâch
Pronunciation: ez-rawkh'
Description: from זָרַח (in the sense of springing up); a spontaneous growth, i.e. native (tree or persons); bay tree, (home-) born (in the land), of the (one's own) country (nation).