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class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter, your male servant and your female servant, the Levite, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow who are within your towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that <i>are</i> within thy gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter, your male servant and your female servant and the Levite, the stranger and the fatherless and the widow, who <i>are</i> within your gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and you shall rejoice in your feast, you, your son and your daughter, and your male and female slaves, and the Levite, the stranger, the orphan, and the widow who are in your towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and you shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter and your male and female servants and the Levite and the stranger and the orphan and the widow who are in your towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and you shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter and your male and female servants and the Levite and the stranger and the orphan and the widow who are in your towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and you shall be glad in your feast, you and your son and your daughter and your male and female slaves and the Levite and the sojourner and the orphan and the widow who are within your gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter and your male and female servants and the Levite and the stranger and the orphan and the widow who are within your city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice during your festival—you, your son and daughter, your male and female slave, as well as the Levite, the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow within your city gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice during your festival—you, your son and daughter, your male and female slave, as well as the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, and the Levite, and the sojourner, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Enjoy yourselves at the festival along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Enjoy it with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in your festival—you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the descendants of Levi, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in your feast?you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are to rejoice in your festival, you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the Levites, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows who are in your villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and you shall rejoice in your feast, you, and your son, and your daughter, and your male servant, and your female servant, and the Levite, and the foreigner, and the fatherless, and the widow, who are within your gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall rejoice in your feast, you, your son, your daughter, your male servant, your female servant, the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow who are within your gates. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have rejoiced in your celebration, you, and your son, and your daughter, and your manservant, and your handmaid, and the Levite, and the sojourner, and the fatherless, and the widow, who [are] within your gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast rejoiced in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy handmaid, and the Levite, and the sojourner, and the fatherless, and the widow, who are within thy gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And rejoice in thy festival, thou and thy son and thy daughter, and thy servant, and thy maid, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow, which are in thy gates:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt make merry in thy festival time, thou, thy son, and thy daughter, thy manservant, and thy maidservant, the Levite also and the stranger, and the fatherless and the widow that are within thy gates. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you shall feast at the time of your festival: you, your son and daughter, your man servant and woman servant, likewise the Levite and the new arrival, the orphan and the widow, who are within your gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall rejoice at your feast, together with your son and daughter, your male and female slave, and also the Levite, the resident alien, the orphan and the widow within your gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice during your festival, you and your sons and your daughters, your male and female slaves, as well as the Levites, the strangers, the orphans, and the widows resident in your towns.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter and your manservant and your maidservant and the Levite, the sojourner, the orphan, and the widow who is within your towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And rejoice in your feast, you and your son, and your daughter, and your Servant, and your Maid, and the Levite, and the orphan, and the widow, and the settler who is in your city.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow that is in thy cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4719" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">The Feast of Tabernacles</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13</span>You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: wə·śā·maḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">And you shall rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/2282.htm" title="2282: bə·ḥag·ge·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast. Or chag; from chagag; a festival, or a victim therefor.">in your feast—</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇin·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">your sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇit·te·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and daughters,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your menservants</a> <a href="/hebrew/519.htm" title="519: wa·’ă·mā·ṯe·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A maid, handmaid. Apparently a primitive word; a maid-servant or female slave.">and maidservants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·lê·wî (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">and the Levite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: wə·hag·gêr (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">as well as the foreigner,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3490.htm" title="3490: wə·hay·yā·ṯō·wm (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- An orphan. From an unused root meaning to be lonely; a bereaved person.">the fatherless,</a> <a href="/hebrew/490.htm" title="490: wə·hā·’al·mā·nāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- A widow. Fem of 'alman; a widow; also a desolate place.">and the widows</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: biš·‘ā·re·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">among you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40</a></span><br />On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-12.htm">Nehemiah 8:12</a></span><br />Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17</a></span><br />The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21</a></span><br />The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-23.htm">2 Chronicles 30:23</a></span><br />The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-18.htm">2 Chronicles 35:18</a></span><br />No such Passover had been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present, and the people of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a></span><br />On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-18.htm">Isaiah 65:18</a></span><br />But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-23.htm">Joel 2:23</a></span><br />Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Zechariah 8:19</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10</a></span><br />But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-24.htm">John 16:24</a></span><br />Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall rejoice in your feast, you, and your son, and your daughter, and your manservant, and your maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within your gates.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-12.htm">Deuteronomy 12:12</a></b></br> And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that <i>is</i> within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11</a></b></br> And thou shalt rejoice in every good <i>thing</i> which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that <i>is</i> among you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9-12</a></b></br> And Nehemiah, which <i>is</i> the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day <i>is</i> holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. 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This feast refers to the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), a time of celebration and thanksgiving for the harvest. It is a reminder of God's provision and faithfulness. The act of rejoicing is not merely an emotional response but a commanded act of worship, reflecting the joy found in God's presence (<a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a>).<p><b>you, your sons and daughters,</b><br>The inclusion of sons and daughters emphasizes the family unit's role in worship and celebration. It underscores the importance of passing down faith and traditions to the next generation, ensuring that the knowledge of God's laws and deeds is preserved (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a>).<p><b>your menservants and maidservants,</b><br>This phrase indicates the inclusive nature of the celebration, extending beyond the immediate family to include servants. It reflects the social structure of ancient Israel, where servants were considered part of the household. This inclusion demonstrates God's concern for all individuals, regardless of social status, and foreshadows the New Testament teaching of equality in Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>).<p><b>and the Levite,</b><br>The Levites, who had no inheritance of land, were dependent on the other tribes for sustenance. Their inclusion in the feast highlights the communal responsibility to care for those who serve in religious duties. It also points to the broader principle of supporting those who dedicate their lives to ministry (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a>).<p><b>as well as the foreigner,</b><br>The mention of the foreigner (or sojourner) reflects the openness of Israelite society to those outside the covenant community. It is a reminder of Israel's own history as foreigners in Egypt and God's command to love the foreigner (<a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a>). This inclusivity prefigures the New Testament message of the gospel being available to all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>).<p><b>the fatherless, and the widows among you.</b><br>The fatherless and widows represent the most vulnerable members of society. Their inclusion in the feast underscores God's heart for justice and care for the marginalized (<a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a>). It serves as a call to the community to provide for and protect those who cannot fend for themselves, reflecting the character of God who defends the cause of the needy (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/y/you.htm">You (the Israelites)</a></b><br>- The primary audience of the command, referring to the Israelites who are instructed to celebrate the feast.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_and_daughter.htm">Son and Daughter</a></b><br>- Represents the family unit, emphasizing the inclusion of all family members in the celebration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/male_and_female_servants.htm">Male and Female Servants</a></b><br>- Indicates the inclusion of those who serve within the household, highlighting equality and community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a></b><br>- The tribe set apart for religious duties, often without land inheritance, relying on the community for support.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_foreigner,_fatherless,_and_widow.htm">The Foreigner, Fatherless, and Widow</a></b><br>- Groups often marginalized in society, underscoring God's concern for justice and inclusion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_community.htm">Joy in Community</a></b><br>The command to rejoice is not just personal but communal, involving everyone in the community. This teaches us the importance of shared joy and celebration in our faith communities today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_and_equality.htm">Inclusivity and Equality</a></b><br>The inclusion of servants, Levites, foreigners, the fatherless, and widows demonstrates God's heart for inclusivity. We are called to ensure that our celebrations and gatherings are open to all, especially those who might feel marginalized.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/provision_and_generosity.htm">Provision and Generosity</a></b><br>The feasts were times of sharing God's provision. We are reminded to be generous with what God has given us, ensuring that everyone in our community can partake in the blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembrance_and_worship.htm">Remembrance and Worship</a></b><br>The feasts were not just social events but acts of worship and remembrance of God's faithfulness. Our celebrations should also be opportunities to remember and worship God for His goodness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_ezra_abandon_foreign_families.htm">Should Ezra have ordered abandoning foreign wives and children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_love_foreigners_but_punish_nations.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 10:19 command love for foreigners while other passages in Deuteronomy mandate severe treatment of certain nations? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_oppose_human_happiness.htm">Is God opposed to human enjoyment and happiness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_esther_1's_banquets.htm">How do we reconcile the portrayal of lavish banquets in Esther 1 with other biblical condemnations of excess and opulence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And you shall rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂמַחְתָּ֖</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·maḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in your feast—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחַגֶּ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥag·ge·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2282.htm">Strong's 2282: </a> </span><span class="str2">A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִנְךָ֤</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇin·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and daughters,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִתֶּ֙ךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇit·te·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your menservants</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַבְדְּךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and maidservants,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲמָתֶ֔ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·mā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_519.htm">Strong's 519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A maidservant, female slave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Levite,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַלֵּוִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hal·lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well as the foreigner,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַגֵּ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hag·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guest, a foreigner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fatherless,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַיָּת֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hay·yā·ṯō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3490.htm">Strong's 3490: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bereaved person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the widows</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאַלְמָנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’al·mā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> </span><span class="str2">A widow, a desolate place</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁעָרֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(biš·‘ā·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 16:14 And you shall rejoice in your feast (Deut. 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