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You shall say before Yahweh your God, I have put away the holy things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, and to the sojourner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all your commandment which you have commanded me: I have not transgressed any of your commandments, neither have I forgotten them:
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A Declaration of Integrity
The Israelite's statement was a formal declaration of complete and conscientious obedience. Commentators note the strong language used, implying a thorough 'clearing out' of all holy portions from one's house. The person affirms they have not only avoided willful transgression but have also not forgotten their duties, showing a commitment to exact and punctual faithfulness before God.
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Deuteronomy
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