Deuteronomy 16:14

Conservative English Version

(SEE 16:13)

Cross References

Esther 9:22

the days when we Jews defeated our enemies. Remember this month as a time when our sorrow was turned to joy, and celebration took the place of crying. Celebrate by having parties and by giving to the poor and by sharing gifts of food with each other.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Be happy and enjoy eating and drinking! God decided long ago that this is what you should do.

Isaiah 30:29

The LORD's people will sing as they do when they celebrate a religious festival at night. The LORD is Israel's mighty rock, and his people will be as happy as they are when they follow the sound of flutes to the mountain where he is worshiped.

Isaiah 35:10

The people the LORD has rescued will come back singing as they enter Zion. Happiness will be a crown they will always wear. They will celebrate and shout because all sorrows and worries will be gone far away.

Joel 1:16

Our food is already gone; there's no more celebrating at the temple of our God.

Deuteronomy 12:12

(SEE 12:5)

Deuteronomy 14:29

The Levites have no land of their own, so you must give them food from the storehouse. You must also give food to the poor who live in your town, including orphans, widows, and foreigners. If they have enough to eat, then the LORD your God will be pleased and make you successful in everything you do.

Deuteronomy 16:11

(SEE 16:10)

Deuteronomy 16:15

(SEE 16:13)

Deuteronomy 26:11

Then you and your family must celebrate by eating a meal at the place of worship to thank the LORD your God for giving you such a good harvest. And remember to invite the Levites and the foreigners who live in your town.

1 Thessalonians 5:16

Always be joyful