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A Personal Act of Worship
Commentators explain this firstfruits offering was a private and personal act of worship, distinct from the national offerings at major feasts. An individual would bring the first raw produce from their own land, emphasizing the importance God places on personal gratitude and acknowledging His provision in our daily lives.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 26:2
18th Century
Theologian
Regarding firstfruits, see the notes at (Leviticus 23:9 and following). The firstfruits in question here are to be distinguished from b…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 26:1–11
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 26:1–11. PRESENTATION OF THE FIRST FRUITS.
When you are come in.: Rashi s…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 26:2
16th Century
Theologian
That you shall take of the first. We know that in the first-fruits the whole produce of the year was consecrated to God. The people,3…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 26:2
17th Century
Pastor
That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the
earth
This oblation of firs…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 26:1–11
17th Century
Minister
When God has fulfilled His promises to us, He expects we should acknowledge it to the honor of His faithfulness. And our creature comforts are doub…