The Feast of Weeks (cf. Exodus 23:16).
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Deuteronomy 16:9-12
The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:9-12
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Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 16:1-17Deuteronomy 16:1-17 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe laws for the three yearly feasts are here repeated; that of the Passover, that of the Pentecost, that of Tabernacles; and the general law concerning the people's attendance. Never should a believer forget his low es…Yearly Release. (b. c. 1451.)Deuteronomy 16:1-17 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleYEARLY RELEASE. (B. C. 1451.) 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 conce…The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:1-17Deuteronomy 16:1-17 · The Pulpit Commentary(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 Atonemen…The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:1-9Deuteronomy 16:1-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Passover. The Passover was a sacrifice (Exodus 12:2), and was connected with sacrifices (Leviticus 23:5-8; Numbers 28:15-26); hence "flock and herd" (Deuteronomy 16:2) covering the sacrifices of the seven days' feas…The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:1-22Deuteronomy 16:1-22 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER FESTIVAL, THE FEAST OF PENTECOST AND OF TABERNACLES. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PREVENTION OF IDOLATRY.The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:9Deuteronomy 16:9 · The Pulpit CommentaryFrom such time as thou beginnest to put the sickle to the corn; i.e. from the commencement of the corn harvest. The seven weeks were to be counted from this terminus; and as the corn harvest began by the presentation of…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Deuteronomy 16:1-17The laws for the three yearly feasts are here repeated; that of the Passover, that of the Pentecost, that of Tabernacles; and the general law concerning the people's attendance. Never should a believer forget his low es…Matthew HenrycommentaryYearly Release. (b. c. 1451.)YEARLY RELEASE. (B. C. 1451.) 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 conce…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:1-9The Passover. The Passover was a sacrifice (Exodus 12:2), and was connected with sacrifices (Leviticus 23:5-8; Numbers 28:15-26); hence "flock and herd" (Deuteronomy 16:2) covering the sacrifices of the seven days' feas…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:1-17(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 Atonemen…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:1-22EXPOSITION CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER FESTIVAL, THE FEAST OF PENTECOST AND OF TABERNACLES. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PREVENTION OF IDOLATRY.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:9-13Pentecost. I. A SACRED RECKONING. "Seven weeks shall thou number," etc. (Deuteronomy 16:9). A week of weeks, seven times seven, hence the name, "Feast of Weeks "(Deuteronomy 16:10). The count began with the offering of…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:9-12Pentecost, the Feast of Firstfruits. Fifty days after the Passover, or a week of weeks, came the second great national festival, when offerings were presented unto God of the firstfruits of the harvest, and a people alr…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:9From such time as thou beginnest to put the sickle to the corn; i.e. from the commencement of the corn harvest. The seven weeks were to be counted from this terminus; and as the corn harvest began by the presentation of…Joseph S. Exell and contributors