OLD TESTAMENT

Deuteronomy 16:15

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You shall keep a feast to the LORD your God seven days in the place which the LORD chooses, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your increase and in all the work of your hands, and you shall be altogether joyful.

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Verse 15. In joy. Hebrew adds, “surely, or wholly.” Hence the Rabbins esteem it unlawful to marry on these days, lest they should blend sacred and worldly joy together.

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