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If the way be too long for you, so that you are not able to carry it, because the place is too far from you, which Yahweh your God shall choose, to set his name there, when Yahweh your God shall bless you;

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God's Practical Grace

Commentators agree that this verse demonstrates God's practical grace. Recognizing that distance could make obedience a heavy burden, God provided a sensible solution: convert the physical tithes and offerings into money for easier transport. This shows that God's laws are not meant to be impossible, and He makes practical allowances to help His people worship Him faithfully.

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Deuteronomy

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 14:24

16th Century

Theologian

And if the way be too long. I am kept from understanding this restriction as referring to the tithes, by the ordinance made elsewhere that…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 14:24

17th Century

Pastor

And if the way be too long for you ; The way from the place where any Israelite might live:

to carry i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 14:22–29

17th Century

Minister

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