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Leviticus 23:40

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You shall take on the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and you shall rejoice before Yahweh your God seven days.

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Egypt was the land where Israel lived in bondage before the Lord delivered them in the exodus. Although not named in verse 40 itself, its memory gives context to the Feast of Booths: Israel’s joyful worship recalled God’s provision for them after leaving Egypt.

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Leviticus 23:40 mentions Egypt.

Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

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