11. thou shalt rejoice—feasting with friends and the Levites, who were invited on such occasions to share in the cheerful festivities that followed oblations (Deuteronomy 12:7; Deuteronomy 16:10-15). read more
The presentation of the firstfruits 26:1-11When the Israelites entered the land they were to bring a special offering of firstfruits they harvested from the land to Yahweh at the tabernacle (cf. Deuteronomy 14:22-27). It was to be an expression of their gratitude to God for fulfilling His promise to bring them into the land. This was to be a combination of the feast of Firstfruits and a ceremony of covenant renewal. [Note: W. J. Dumbrell, Covenant and Creation, p. 116.] They were to remember... read more
1. Laws of covenant celebration and confirmation 26:1-15The ordinances with which Moses concluded his second address (chs. 5-26) not only specified the Israelites’ actions in further respects but also focused their thinking on the goodness of God. read more
C. Covenant celebration, confirmation, and conclusion ch. 26This chapter concludes the "purely legal material" [Note: Thompson, p. 253.] begun in chapter 5. read more
The Presentation of Firsteruits and of Tithes1-11. Presentation of the Firstfruits, as a Thankoffering for the mercy of God in delivering the nation from Egypt and in giving them a good land and fruitful seasons.5. A Syrian] Jacob is meant. His mother came from Aram-naharaim (Genesis 24:10), and he himself spent fourteen years in that country (Genesis 28:1-5; Genesis 29-31). The term implies a suggestion of disparagement. For his going down to Egypt see Genesis 46. 11. Having dedicated their... read more
XXVI.Deuteronomy 26:1-11. PRESENTATION OF THE FIRST FRUITS.(1) When thou art come in.—Rashi says they were not bound to the discharge of this duty until they had conquered and divided the land. But the state of things described in the Book of Joshua (Joshua 21:43-45) would demand it. From the words of Deuteronomy 26:11, “thou shalt rejoice,” the Jews gather that the thanksgiving to be said over the firstfruits (in Deuteronomy 26:5-10) must be said at some time between the close of the feast of... read more
National Safeguards Deuteronomy 26:10 Each young man takes an immense stride in experience when he discovers that God has made him not only the member of a family but also the citizen of a nation. Gradually he comes to realize how much the word 'nation' means. The earlier part of the Bible occupies itself not so much with individuals as with the fortunes of a chosen nation. We read in the Old Testament how God called and trained up and delivered and chastened and restored His people Israel.... read more
22. Firstfruits and Prayer CHAPTER 26 1. The basket of first-fruits, confession and rejoicing (Deuteronomy 26:1-11 ) 2. Obedience yielded and prayer (Deuteronomy 26:12-15 ) 3. Jehovah acknowledges His people (Deuteronomy 26:16-19 ) The possession of the land is anticipated and a most beautiful ceremony is appointed for confession and worship in the place the Lord chose to place His Name there. The first of all the fruit of the land was to be gathered and put in a basket. This basket was... read more
26:11 And thou shalt rejoice in every good [thing] which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine {g} house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that [is] among you.(g) Signifying that God does not give us goods for ourselves only, but to be used also by those who are committed to our charge. read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:1-19
Declarations by Israel and by God (26:1-19)The first harvest season after the Israelites settled in Canaan would be of particular importance, bringing to a climax the fulfilment of God’s promise to Israel of a permanent homeland (26:1-4). The harvest firstfruits offered to God on this occasion would have special significance as the people recalled their humble beginnings, their slavery in Egypt, and the miraculous release that allowed them to possess the land God had prepared for them... read more