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NASB | Deuteronomy 14:23 "You shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God, at the place where He chooses to establish His name, the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 14:23 "You shall eat the tithe (tenth) of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock before the LORD your God in the place where He chooses to establish His Name (Presence), so that you may learn to fear [and worship] the LORD your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect] always. |
Bible Question:
Thanks Hank. I think your explanation was very helpful and makes sense. However I wonder if it goes a little deeper. Deut 24:26 states "You may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household." It specifically refers to you and your household. Does it mean that the Tithe is to be used for you and your household as well as the widows and the fatherless and the Levites? The way it was explained to me was that God wants us to look at Him as our source and not the money we have saved up and that was the reason that he requires us give/use on ourself 10 percent of it. Does that sound right? Please give me your comments. I second Tim Moran for his gentleness. I spent about 8 hours yesterday and ready many of Tim's posts. He is a great example for us to duplicate. Thanks Tim and God Bless U. GeeVee |
Bible Answer: Hello GeeVee From Adam Clarke's commentary: Verse 22. Thou shalt truly tithe] Meaning the second tithe which themselves were to eat, ver. 23, for there was a first tithe that was given to the Levites, out of which they paid a tenth part to the priests, Num. xviii. 24-28; Neh. x. 37, 38. Then of that which remained, the owners separated a second tithe, which they ate before the Lord the first and second year; and in the third year it was given to the Levites and to the poor, ver. 28, 29. In the fourth and fifth years it was eaten again by the owners, and in the sixth year was given to the poor. The seventh year was a Sabbath to the land, and then all things were common, Exodus xxiii. 10, 11, where see the notes, See "Exod. xxiii. 11", and see Ainsworth on this verse. Matthew Henry's commentary agrees. Hope it helps. Steve |