Deuteronomy 16:16

Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the Lord empty:

Cross-reference

In Deuteronomy 16:10, the Feast of Weeks is detailed with a freewill offering — fulfilling the requirement to not appear empty-handed for that specific feast.

Deuteronomy 16:9 gives the timing for the Feast of Weeks, one of the three feasts commanded in verse 16.

Deuteronomy 31:11 prescribes reading the law when all Israel appears at the chosen place — a specific application of the three annual appearances commanded here.

In Exodus 23:15, the specific rule 'none shall appear before me empty-handed' is attached to the Feast of Unleavened Bread, matching the latter part of this verse.

In 1 Kings 9:25, Solomon's practice of offering sacrifices 'three times a year' fulfills the commandment for the annual feasts.

In Exodus 34:23, the identical command 'three times in the year all your males shall appear' is given, directly paralleling this verse.

In Exodus 34:22, two of the three feasts (Weeks and Ingathering) are listed as part of the same covenant law Moses reiterates.

In Exodus 34:20, the same command 'none shall appear before me empty-handed' appears in the context of the feasts, reinforcing the requirement.

In Exodus 23:14-17, the same three annual feasts are commanded earlier, establishing the foundational law Moses repeats here.

Leviticus 23:37 lists the appointed feasts that Deuteronomy 16:16 commands, serving as the foundational feast calendar.

John 2:13 Historical context

John 2:13 records Jesus going up to Jerusalem for Passover, obeying the command to appear before God at the feasts.

Luke 2:41 Historical context

Luke 2:41 shows Joseph and Mary fulfilling this command by going to Jerusalem annually for Passover.

Isaiah 1:12 Contrast

Isaiah 1:12 critiques those who appear before God with empty worship, contrasting the heartless observance of the command here.

Psalm 84:7 Allusion

Psalm 84:7 uses the same 'appears before God' language, describing the pilgrim's journey to Zion to appear before Him.

Nehemiah 8:15 commands gathering branches to make booths for the Feast of Tabernacles — directly related to one of the three feasts listed here.

2 Chronicles 8:13 directly references the three annual feasts from this verse, showing Solomon's adherence to the command in temple worship.

1 Samuel 1:22 uses the same 'appear before the Lord' language, with Hannah's vow to bring Samuel to the sanctuary — directly echoing this command.

1 Samuel 1:3 shows Elkanah fulfilling this command by going yearly to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice — an example of the three annual appearances.

Exodus 23:17 is the earlier parallel law commanding the same three annual pilgrimages, directly cited here.

Psalm 122:4 Parallel

Psalm 122:4 describes the tribes going up to Jerusalem to give thanks, echoing the three annual feasts command here.

Ezekiel 46:9 provides specific entry/exit rules for the feasts when the people come before the Lord.

John 5:1 Historical context

John 5:1 shows Jesus going up to Jerusalem for a feast, likely one of the three required here, demonstrating continuity of the practice.

Ezekiel 36:38 compares the restored people to flocks coming to Jerusalem for the feasts, fulfilling the pilgrimage command.

John 4:45 Historical context

John 4:45 notes that the Galileans went to the feast in Jerusalem, showing observance of the pilgrimage command.

In 1 Corinthians 5:8, Paul uses the Feast of Unleavened Bread imagery to exhort believers to live in sincerity, echoing the purification theme underlying this command.