KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses gave them this command: 'Every seven years, during the special time when debts are forgiven, at the Feast of Tabernacles,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is establishing a seven-year cycle where God's law would be read publicly during a special festival when debts were canceled.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces Moses' instruction for a regular public reading of God's law every seven years during the Year of Release (Sabbatical Year). The Feast of Tabernacles was a joyful harvest festival where Israelites lived in temporary shelters to remember their wilderness journey. This timing connected the celebration of God's provision with the renewal of their commitment to His laws.
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