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The Third-Year Tithe Explained
Commentators clarify this was not an extra tithe, but a redirection of an existing one. In most years, a tithe was taken to the sanctuary for a celebratory meal. However, every third year, this same tithe was instead kept in the local towns to be distributed there, as described in the following verse.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 14:28–29
18th Century
Theologian
Compare the marginal references. The tithe thus directed in the third year to be dispensed in charity at home, was not paid in addition to that in …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 14:28
19th Century
Bishop
At the end of three years you shall bring forth all the tithe. —This is called by the Jews Ma’aser ‘Âni, "the po…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 14:28
16th Century
Theologian
At the end of three years. In my opinion, those who think that another kind of tithe is referred to here are mistaken.
It is, rathe…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 14:28
17th Century
Pastor
At the end of three years you shall bring forth all the tithe
of your increase the same year
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…