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Branches of Joy and Thanksgiving
Commentators explain that carrying these specific branches was a physical act of celebration. It symbolized joy and thanksgiving for multiple blessings: the successful harvest, God's provision for their ancestors in the wilderness, and the gift of the Promised Land. As John Calvin notes, it was a visible proclamation of their triumph and gladness before God.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 23:40
18th Century
Theologian
The boughs of goodly trees - Or, the fruit (see the margin) of the citron trees. It is said that every Israelite at the Feast of Tabernacles…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:40
19th Century
Bishop
And you shall take for yourselves on the first day. — The four species of vegetable products ordered here are a distincti…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 23:40
16th Century
Theologian
And you shall take you on the first day. By this symbol the Jews were instructed that this day was to be celebrated with joy and gladness.…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 23:40
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall take you the boughs of goodly trees
Which the three Targums interpret, of citrons; and so Jarchi and A…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:33–44
17th Century
Minister
In the Feast of Tabernacles, there was a remembrance of their dwelling in tents, or booths, in the wilderness, as well as their fathers dwelling in…