Deuteronomy 16:9

Seven weeks shalt thou number unto thee: begin to number the seven weeks from such time as thou beginnest to put the sickle to the corn.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 16:9

BSB
You are to count off seven weeks from the time you first put the sickle to the standing grain.
AKJV
Seven weeks shall you number to you: begin to number the seven weeks from such time as you begin to put the sickle to the corn.
CPDV
You shall number for yourself seven weeks from that day, the day on which you put the sickle to the grain field.
ERV
Seven weeks shalt thou number unto thee: from the time thou beginnest to put the sickle to the standing corn shalt thou begin to number seven weeks.
NHEB
You shall count for yourselves seven weeks: from the time you begin to put the sickle to the standing grain you shall begin to number seven weeks.
SMT
Seven weeks shalt thou number to thee: from the beginning of the sickle upon the standing grain, thou shalt begin to number seven weeks.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 16:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 16:9
Summary
Count seven weeks from harvest beginning
Event
Commencement of weekly counting
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual