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Holy Things for Holy Use
The Israelite's declaration emphasizes that the tithe, being sacred to God, could not be used in a state of ritual uncleanness (like mourning) or for purposes associated with death (like funeral feasts). Commentators explain this shows that what is dedicated to God is intended for joyful, holy celebration, not for sorrowful or common use, preserving the distinction between the sacred and the profane.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 26:14
18th Century
Theologian
I have not eaten thereof in my mourning - when the Israelite would be unclean (compare the marginal references).
Nor …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 26:12–15
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 26:12–15. DECLARATION OF THE TITHE.
When you have made an end. —The time …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 26:14
16th Century
Theologian
I have not eaten of them in my mourning (tristitia). It is clear that the sacred offerings are spoken of here, but the question i…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 26:14
17th Century
Pastor
I have not eaten thereof in my mourning
When in grief and sorrow on account of any afflictive circumstance, for thes…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 26:12–15
17th Century
Minister
How can the earth yield its increase, or, if it does, what comfort can we take in it, unless with it our God gives us his blessing? All this repres…