And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And you shall eat before the Lord your God —that is, you shall eat the second tithe. This was to be done two years; but i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And thou shalt eat before the Lord. He again commands the victims to be brought into the place of the sanctuary. Although by the place whi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you shall eat before the Lord your God, in the place which
he shall choose to place his name there

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A second portion from the produce of their land was required. This whole provision was evidently directed against the covetousness, distrust, and s…

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