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Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths, is a weeklong Hebrew holiday celebrated five days after Yom Kippur 0. It commemorates the harvest and the miraculous protection God provided for the Israelites when they left Egypt. During Sukkot, people build temporary shelters called sukkahs and take the Four Kinds (four species of vegetation) to celebrate.

Regarding the connection to God's wrath, Sukkot is also seen as a time of judgment and reflection 2. The Feast of Trumpets and Yom Kippur precede Sukkot, symbolizing judgment and atonement 2. Sukkot, starting on a full moon, represents the fullness of light and joy, contrasting with the somber days of judgment that came before 2. This transition from judgment to celebration can be seen as a parallel to God's mercy and wrath: while disobedience leads to judgment, obedience brings joy and protection

Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, indeed aligns with themes of harvest and gathering. In ancient times, it was a period for gathering crops, a time when people would bring their harvest offerings to the Temple. This was a demonstration of gratitude and obedience to God, acknowledging His provision and blessings.

God's judgment upon those who didn't follow His commands or who disobeyed is a recurring theme in biblical texts. During the time of harvest and festivals like Sukkot, it wasn't just about physical gathering but also spiritual reflection. The harvest was seen as a metaphor for God's judgment – just as crops are gathered and separated (the good from the bad), so were people judged by their deeds.

In Deuteronomy 28, blessings and curses are laid out for Israel based on their obedience or disobedience. Similarly, the period of Sukkot would remind people of these consequences – emphasizing that faithful adherence to God's commands brings His favor, while neglect or disobedience brings His judgment.

Gathering resources during this time and acknowledging God's role in their prosperity was both a physical act and a symbol of their spiritual state. The Festival of Booths was a time to remember their dependence on God, both for material provisions and for spiritual guidance.

The word **Sukkot** in Paleo Hebrew is written as **סֻכּוֹת**. Here's the breakdown:

- **ס** (Samekh): This letter represents the sound "s" and is associated with concepts of support or protection.

- **כ** (Kaph): This letter represents the sound "k" and is often associated with the idea of covering or embracing.

- **ו** (Vav): This letter represents the sound "v" and can signify connection or linkage.

- **ת** (Tav): This letter represents the sound "t" and is often associated with completion or a mark.

Together, these letters form the word **Sukkot**, which means "booths" or "huts," reflecting the temporary shelters the Israelites dwelt in during their journey through the wilderness.

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