Deuteronomy 16:11-14 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Much of the communion between God and his people Israel was kept up, and a face of religion preserved in the nation, by the three yearly feasts, the institution of which, and the laws concerning them, we have several times met with already; and here they are repeated. I. The law of the passover, so great a solemnity that it made the whole month, in the midst of which it was placed, considerable: Observe the month Abib, Deut. 16:1. Though one week only of this month was to be kept as a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:11

And thou shalt rejoice before the Lord thy God ,.... Make a liberal feast, and keep it cheerfully, in the presence of God, in the place where he resides, thankfully acknowledging all his mercies and favours: thou, and thy son, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates ; that dwelt in the same city, who were all to come with him to Jerusalem at this feast, and to partake of it with him: and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:12

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt ,.... And now delivered from that bondage; the consideration of which should make them liberal in their freewill offering, and generous in the feast they provided, and compassionate to the stranger, widow, and fatherless: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes ; concerning the passover, the feast of unleavened bread, and of Pentecost, and the peace offerings and the freewill offerings belonging to them: and nothing could... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:13

Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days ,.... Which began on the fifteenth day of Tisri, or September; see Leviticus 23:34 , &c.; after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine ; and therefore sometimes called the feast of ingathering, Exodus 23:16 , barley harvest began at the passover, and wheat harvest at Pentecost; and before the feast of tabernacles began, the vintage and the gathering of the olives were over, as well as all other summer fruits were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:14

And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast ,.... At this feast of tabernacles and ingathering of the fruits of the earth, in token of gratitude and thankfulness for the goodness of God bestowed on them; the Targum of Jonathan adds, with the flute and the pipe, making use of instrumental music to increase the joy on this occasion: thou and thy son , &c.; See Gill on Deuteronomy 16:11 read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:11

Thou shalt rejoice - The offerings of the Israelites were to be eaten with festivity, communicated to their friends with liberality, and bestowed on the poor with great generosity, that they might partake with them in these repasts with joy before the Lord. To answer these views it was necessary to eat the flesh while it was fresh, as in that climate putrefaction soon took place; therefore they were commanded to let nothing remain until the morning, Deuteronomy 16:4 . This consideration is... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:11

Verse 11 11.And thou shalt require. On another ground he exhorts and excites them to willingness, because the service of God brings this rejoicing; for there is nothing which ought more to stimulate us to obedience, that when we know that God rather consults our good than seeks to obtain any advantage from us. Ungodly men, indeed, rejoice also, nay, they are wanton and intemperate in their joy; but since that joy is not only transient, but their laughter is turned into weeping and gnashing of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:13

Verse 13 13.Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles. Its first day was called the day of In-gathering, (collectionum ,) because the produce of the whole year was then stored in their granaries (361) and provision cellars. Since, therefore, they then rested from their rural labors, it was a convenient time of year for the celebration of the festivals; for in order that they might more willingly go up to Jerusalem, it was arranged by God, that it should be done with but little expense and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:1-17

EXPOSITION CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER FESTIVAL , THE FEAST OF PENTECOST AND OF TABERNACLES . APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PREVENTION OF IDOLATRY . (Comp. Exodus 23:14-19 ; Exodus 34:18 , Exodus 34:22-26 ; Leviticus 23:1-44 . On the Passover, see Exodus 12:1-51 .; Exodus 13:3-10 .) The other great festivals of the Israelites, the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement, are not here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:9-12

The Feast of Weeks (cf. Exodus 23:16 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:1-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 16:9-12

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