Leviticus 23:42
New International Version
Live in temporary shelters for seven days: All native-born Israelites are to live in such shelters

New Living Translation
For seven days you must live outside in little shelters. All native-born Israelites must live in shelters.

English Standard Version
You shall dwell in booths for seven days. All native Israelites shall dwell in booths,

Berean Standard Bible
You are to dwell in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must dwell in booths,

King James Bible
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:

New King James Version
You shall dwell in booths for seven days. All who are native Israelites shall dwell in booths,

New American Standard Bible
You shall live in booths for seven days; all the native-born in Israel shall live in booths,

NASB 1995
‘You shall live in booths for seven days; all the native-born in Israel shall live in booths,

NASB 1977
‘You shall live in booths for seven days; all the native-born in Israel shall live in booths,

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall live in booths for seven days; all the native-born in Israel shall live in booths,

Amplified Bible
You shall live in booths (temporary shelters) for seven days; all native-born in Israel shall live in booths,

Christian Standard Bible
You are to live in shelters for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must live in shelters,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are to live in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must live in booths,

American Standard Version
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths;

Contemporary English Version
For seven days every Israelite must live in a shelter,

English Revised Version
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are homeborn in Israel shall dwell in booths:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Live in booths for seven days. Everyone born in Israel must live in booths

Good News Translation
All the people of Israel shall live in shelters for seven days,

International Standard Version
You are to live in tents for seven days. Every native born of Israel is to live in tents

Majority Standard Bible
You are to dwell in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must dwell in booths,

NET Bible
You must live in temporary shelters for seven days; every native citizen in Israel must live in temporary shelters,

New Heart English Bible
You shall dwell in booths seven days. All who are native-born in Israel shall dwell in booths,

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days: all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:

World English Bible
You shall dwell in temporary shelters for seven days. All who are native-born in Israel shall dwell in temporary shelters,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You dwell in shelters [for] seven days; all who are natives in Israel dwell in shelters,

Young's Literal Translation
'In booths ye dwell seven days; all who are natives in Israel dwell in booths,

Smith's Literal Translation
Ye shall dwell in tents seven days; all the natives in Israel shall dwell in tents:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And you shall dwell in bowers seven days: every one that is of the race of Israel, shall dwell in tabernacles:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and you shall live under shelters for seven days. All who are of the family of Israel shall dwell in tabernacles,

New American Bible
You shall dwell in booths for seven days; every native-born Israelite shall dwell in booths,

New Revised Standard Version
You shall live in booths for seven days; all that are citizens in Israel shall live in booths,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall dwell in huts seven days; all the house of Israel shall dwell in huts,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Dwell in huts seven days; all of the house of Israel will dwell in huts:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Seven days ye shall dwell in tabernacles: every native in Israel shall dwell in tents,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
41You are to celebrate this as a feast to the LORD for seven days each year. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come; you are to celebrate it in the seventh month. 42You are to dwell in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must dwell in booths, 43so that your descendants may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’ ”…

Cross References
Nehemiah 8:14-18
And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” / And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. ...

Deuteronomy 16:13-15
You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / 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. / 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.

Zechariah 14:16-19
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. / And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. ...

John 7:2
However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.

Numbers 29:12-38
On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days. / As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams, ...

Exodus 23:16
You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field.

Deuteronomy 31:10-13
Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. / Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. ...

2 Chronicles 8:13
He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Ezra 3:4
They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day.

1 Kings 8:2
And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.

2 Kings 23:21-23
The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem.

Matthew 17:4
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Mark 9:5
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Luke 9:33
As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)

Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.


Treasury of Scripture

You shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:

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.

Numbers 24:2,5
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…

Nehemiah 8:14-17
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: …

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Leviticus 23
1. The feasts of the Lord
3. the Sabbath
4. The Passover
9. The sheaf of firstfruits
15. The feast of Pentecost
22. Gleanings to be left for the poor
23. The feast of trumpets
26. The day of atonement
33. The feast of tabernacles














You are to dwell
The Hebrew word for "dwell" is "yashab," which means to sit, remain, or inhabit. This command is not merely about physical presence but implies a deeper, spiritual abiding. In the context of Leviticus, it signifies a call to rest and reflect on God's provision and protection. The act of dwelling is a reminder of the Israelites' dependence on God during their wilderness journey, symbolizing a life of faith and trust in His promises.

in booths
The term "booths" comes from the Hebrew "sukkot," which refers to temporary shelters or huts. These structures were made from branches and leaves, symbolizing the transient nature of life and the Israelites' reliance on God during their 40 years in the desert. The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, commemorates this period, serving as a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness and the impermanence of earthly life. It calls believers to focus on eternal truths rather than temporary comforts.

for seven days
The number seven in the Bible often represents completeness or perfection, reflecting God's creation week. The seven-day duration of dwelling in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles signifies a complete cycle of rest and worship. It is a time set apart to fully engage with God, to remember His past deliverance, and to anticipate His future provision. This period encourages believers to dedicate time to spiritual reflection and renewal.

All the native-born
This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the command, extending it to all Israelites, not just a select group. The term "native-born" refers to those who are naturally part of the community of Israel, highlighting the collective identity and shared history of God's people. It underscores the importance of communal worship and remembrance, fostering unity and a sense of belonging among the Israelites.

of Israel
The name "Israel" means "God prevails" or "he struggles with God," reflecting the nation's unique relationship with the Almighty. As God's chosen people, Israel's identity is deeply rooted in their covenant with Him. This verse calls the Israelites to remember their heritage and the divine promises that define them. It serves as a reminder of their role as a light to the nations, showcasing God's faithfulness and sovereignty.

must dwell
The repetition of the command to dwell reinforces its significance. It is not optional but a divine mandate, emphasizing obedience and commitment to God's instructions. This insistence on dwelling in booths highlights the importance of actively participating in the rituals that commemorate God's past actions and anticipate His future blessings. It calls believers to a disciplined and intentional faith life, rooted in remembrance and hope.

(42) Dwell in booths seven days.--Because the eighth day was a separate festival, when the booths were no more used. (See Leviticus 23:36.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You are to live
תֵּשְׁב֖וּ (tê·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in booths
בַּסֻּכֹּ֥ת (bas·suk·kōṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5521: A thicket, booth

for seven
שִׁבְעַ֣ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

days.
יָמִ֑ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the native-born
הָֽאֶזְרָח֙ (hā·’ez·rāḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 249: A spontaneous growth, native

of Israel
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

must live
יֵשְׁב֖וּ (yê·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in booths,
בַּסֻּכֹּֽת׃ (bas·suk·kōṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5521: A thicket, booth


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