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You shall bring the first of the first-fruits of your ground to the house of Yahweh your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother`s milk."

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An Emphatic Repetition

Multiple commentators, including Ellicott and Gill, point out that the two laws in this verse are a direct repetition from Exodus 23:19. This repetition occurs during the renewal of the covenant, underscoring the enduring importance of these specific commands for Israel's relationship with God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 34:12–27

18th Century

Theologian

The precepts contained in these verses are, for the most part, identical in substance with some of those which follow the Ten Commandments and are …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 34:26

19th Century

Bishop

The first of the firstfruits. Compare to Exodus 23:19.

Thou shalt not seethe a kid. See …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 34:26

17th Century

Pastor

The first of the firstfruits of your land you shall bring ,
&c.] This, and another law in this verse, concerning not…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 34:18–27

17th Century

Minister

Once a week they must rest, even in plowing time and in harvest. All worldly business must give way to that holy rest; even harvest work will prosp…