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Exodus 23:17

Exodus 23:17
Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the Lord GOD.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

The first of the first fruits of thy land,.... Both of the barley and wheat harvest, and of the wine and oil; yea,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 23:14-17

This is the first mention of the three great Yearly Festivals. The feast of Unleavened bread, in its connection with the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

All thy males - Old men, sick men, male idiots, and male children under thirteen years of age, excepted; for so the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 23:10-19

Here is, I. The institution of the sabbatical year, Exo 23:10, Exo 23:11. Every seventh year the land was to rest; they…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Every male to appear before (see on v.15) Jehovah three times in the year. The substantial identity with v.14, coupled…