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Give God Your First and Best
The command to bring the "first of the firstfruits" emphasizes giving God the very first and best of the harvest, not just a random portion later. Commentators explain this as an act of prompt gratitude and trust in God's provision. It teaches believers not to delay in honoring God with their resources, demonstrating that He is their priority.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 23:19
18th Century
Theologian
The first of the firstfruits of thy land - The “best,” or “chief” of the firstfruits, that is, the two wave loaves described ([Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 23:1–19
19th Century
Bishop
The “miscellaneous laws” are here continued. From Exodus 23:1 to Exodus 23:9 no kind of sequence in the laws can be traced; from Exodus 23:10 to th…
John Calvin
On Exodus 23:19
16th Century
Theologian
You shall not seethe a kid. The threefold repetition of the command reminds us that a serious matter is being addressed, whereas it would …
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John Gill
On Exodus 23:19
17th Century
Pastor
The first of the first fruits of your land
Both of the barley and wheat harvest, and of the wine and oil; yes, Jarch…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 23:10–19
17th Century
Minister
Every seventh year the land was to rest. They must not plow or sow it; what the earth produced of itself was to be eaten and not stored up. This la…