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But in the fourth year all the fruit of it shall be holy, for giving praise to Yahweh.
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First Fruits Belong to God
Commentators explain that the fruit from the fourth year was considered "holy," meaning it was entirely set apart for God. This practice taught the Israelites to acknowledge God as the ultimate source of their provision and to express tangible gratitude for His blessings before enjoying the harvest for themselves.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
But in the fourth year. —Like the second tithes, the fruits of the fourth year were taken up to Jerusalem, and there eate…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But in the fourth year all the fruit of it shall be holy , &c.] Separated and devoted to the service of God, to be given …
Presbyterian
There are some ceremonial precepts in this chapter, but most of these precepts are binding on us, for they are explanations of the Ten Commandments…
