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You may not eat within your gates the tithe of your grain, or of your new wine, or of your oil, or the firstborn of your herd or of your flock, nor any of your vows which you vow, nor your freewill-offerings, nor the heave-offering of your hand;
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A Special Tithe for Feasting
Commentators explain that the 'tithe' mentioned here is not the regular tithe for the Levites, but a special 'second tithe.' This portion was set aside for the worshipper and their family to take to the central sanctuary and enjoy as a joyful, celebratory meal in God's presence.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
The tithe. This is understood by Jewish commentators to refer to what is called “the second tithe.” Its disposal is more particula…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil<…
Presbyterian
The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle was now explained with reference to the promised land. Regarding moral servic…
