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Always Begin with God
The law forbidding the Israelites from eating their new harvest until an offering was made teaches a foundational principle. As commentator Matthew Henry notes, we must "honour the Lord with our substance" by putting Him first. This applies to all areas of life: beginning each day, meal, and endeavor with God, seeking His kingdom above all else.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 23:9–22
18th Century
Theologian
These verses contain a distinct command regarding the religious services immediately connected with the grain harvest, given in anticipation of the…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:14
19th Century
Bishop
And you shall eat neither bread. —In acknowledgment of the bountiful Giver of the new harvest, it was ordained that the I…
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:14
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor green
ears
That is, they were no…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:4–14
17th Century
Minister
The feast of the Passover was to continue seven days; not idle days, spent in sport, as many who are called Christians spend their holy days. Offer…