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and the Levite, because he has no portion nor inheritance with you, and the sojourner, and the fatherless, and the widow, who are within your gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that Yahweh your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.

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God's System for Social Care

Commentators explain this verse establishes a system of social care. The tithe every third year was specifically designated for those without land or family support: the Levites, immigrants ('sojourners'), orphans, and widows. Matthew Henry notes this practice was designed to combat human selfishness and build a generous, supportive community.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 14:29

19th Century

Bishop

And the Levite. —Rashi says, “the Levite shall come and take the first tithe (described in Numbers 18), and the stranger …

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 14:29

17th Century

Pastor

And the Levite, because he has no part nor inheritance with
you
Shall come and take th…

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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…

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