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As soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first-fruits of grain, new wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.
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Renewal Sparks Generosity
Commentators highlight that the people's immediate and abundant generosity was a direct result of their spiritual renewal during the Passover. Matthew Henry notes that when people experience the blessing of God's ordinances, they are motivated to give freely to support His work. A genuine encounter with God naturally leads to a generous heart.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Honey — See the margin. It is doubtful whether bee-honey was subject to the offering of firstfruits. The kind intended here may therefore be…
19th Century
Anglican
And ... came abroad. — Literally, And when the word broke forth — that is, spread abroa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as soon as the commandment came abroad Not only was published in the city of Jerusalem, but the report of it, or…
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