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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12

The third year, which is the year of tithing . As each week ended with a Sabbath, so a sabbatical year ended each cycle or week of years; and as on it no tithes were levied, "the year of tithing" here specified would be the third and the sixth years in each septennial period. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12

The year of tithing. Why so called? A double tithe was taken each year—the ordinary Levitical tithe ( Numbers 18:21-28 ), which Deuteronomy, without mention, takes for granted; and the festal tithe, ordained as a provision for the sanctuary feasts ( Deuteronomy 14:21-27 ). On the third year a tithe was to be devoted to festivities at home ( Deuteronomy 14:28 , Deuteronomy 14:29 ). It is usually, but too hastily, assumed that this third tithe was but the second diversely applied.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

On the occasion of presenting the tithes, a special service was also to be made. The tithe here referred to is the vegetable or predial tithe, which, at the end of each third year, as here prescribed, was to be converted into a gift to the poor and needy. This, properly the second tithe ( LXX ; τὸ δεύτερον ἐπιδέκατον ), but usually called the third tithe (Tobit 1:7, 8; Josephus, 'Antiq.,' 4.8, 22), is quite distinct from the Levitical tithe prescribed in Le 27:30-33 and Numbers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Integrity in the will a condition of acceptable and successful prayer. We do not recall any passage in this book, on which we have as yet touched, that conveys a more striking impression than this of the purity and heart-searchingness of the Law of God. For elucidation of the several points of detail, the reader may consult the expository section. For our purpose now it is enough to say that it is assumed that the people will faithfully carry out the precepts and ordinances of God with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

A good conscience toward God. This solemn avowal, ordained to be made at the completion of the round of tithe obligations, was a wise safeguard against unpunctuality and neglect. The subject suggested is—The importance of self-examination in respect of the fulfillment of duties of religion . I. SELF - EXAMINATION A DUTY . The text suggests that we examine ourselves: 1. As to religious givings. 2. As to our fulfillment of the duties of hospitality and charity. 3. As... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Complete consecration a condition of continued blessing. The system of social dependence is ordained of God. By a deliberate act of wisdom, God devoted the Levites to poverty, or rather to an equitable interest in the whole land. The necessities of some are created as the most fitting outlets for the charity of others. I. MEN ARE APPOINTED TO BE GOD 'S ALMONERS . Not more really does the sovereign of an empire employ persons of rank to be his stewards and almoners than... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-19

Looking up for the blessing. The interests of the dependent classes, "the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow," being considered and secured by the tithing of the third year, the Jew was directed then to look up for the Divine blessing on the land. The tithe was first paid, and then the blessing sought. I. SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE SHOULD BE THE PRELIMINARY OF SUPPLICATION FOR BLESSING , AND NOT CONDITIONED UPON IT . There is a temptation to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:13

Say before the Lord ; i . e . address him as present and ready to hear. The expression, "before the Lord," does not necessarily imply that it was in the sanctuary that the prayer was to be offered. Isaac proposed to bless his son "before the Lord," i . e . within his own house or tent ( Genesis 27:7 ); and so the Israelite here might in his own home make his prayer to the Omnipresent Jehovah. I have not transgressed thy commandments , etc. This is not a self-righteous boast; it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:14

In my mourning ; i . e . while ceremonially unclean (cf. Le Deuteronomy 7:20 ; Deuteronomy 21:1 , etc.). Neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use ; rather, Neither have I removed ought of it being unclean ; i . e . he had not only not eaten of it, but he had not removed any part of it from his house ( Deuteronomy 26:13 ) while he was ceremonially unclean, in which state it was unlawful to touch what was hallowed (Le Deuteronomy 22:23 ). Nor given... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:15

(Cf. Isaiah 63:15 ; Isaiah 66:1 .) read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:15

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