Deuteronomy 16:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 16:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 16:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou sh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 16:8 — KJV
“Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. solemn...: Heb. restraint”
— Deuteronomy 16:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 16:8 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:8
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:8: six, days, eat
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:8: days, day, solemn
“Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, and in the seventh day shall be a feast to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:8: days, shalt, eat
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:8: six, days, eat
“Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:8: six, days, seventh
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