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You shall dwell in booths seven days; all who are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths;
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A Reminder of the Journey
Commentators agree that the primary purpose of dwelling in booths was to serve as a physical, annual reminder of Israel's 40-year journey in the wilderness. The temporary structures symbolized the tents their ancestors lived in, fostering a sense of dependence on God and remembrance of His deliverance.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Booths - According to Jewish tradition, what were used at the Feast of Tabernacles were strictly “tabernacula,” structures of boards, with …
19th Century
Anglican
Dwell in booths seven days. —Because the eighth day was a separate festival, when the booths were no longer used. (See Leviticus 23:36.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall dwell in booths seven days So that it seems they were not obliged to dwell in them on the eighth day, whic…
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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…
