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All Belongs to God
Commentators like John Calvin explain that pairing the offering of firstfruits with the dedication of the firstborn son was intentional. It taught the Israelites to devote both their sustenance and their families to God, acknowledging His ownership over every part of their lives as a response to His redemption and provision.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 22:29–30
18th Century
Theologian
The offering of firstfruits appears to have been a custom of ancient times and was connected with the earliest acts of sacrifice. See Genesis 4:3-4…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 22:29
19th Century
Bishop
The first of your ripe fruits. —Hebrew, of your fullness. “Firstfruits” were the spontaneous tribute of natural piety amo…
John Calvin
On Exodus 22:29
16th Century
Theologian
You shall not delay. We may gather from this passage that the first-fruits were offered so that the Israelites should devote themselves an…
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John Gill
On Exodus 22:29
17th Century
Pastor
You shall not delay to offer the first of your ripe fruits ,
&c.] Which, according to Maimonides F11 , we…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 22:1–31
17th Century
Minister
The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what …