Deuteronomy 26:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Concerning the disposal of their tithe the third year we had the law before, Deut. 14:28, 29. The second tithe, which in the other two years was to be spent in extraordinaries at the feasts, was to be spent the third year at home, in entertaining the poor. Now because this was done from under the eye of the priests, and a great confidence was put in the people's honesty, that they would dispose of it according to the law, to the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless (Deut. 26:12), it is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12

When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase ,.... Which, according to Maimonides F11 In Misn. Maaser Sheni, c. 5. sect. 6. , is to be understood of the feast, in which all tithes are finished, which is the feast of the passover: the third year, which is the year of tithing ; that is, the third from every seventh, when the land lay fallow. Every year a tithe was paid to the Levites; and besides that a second tithe, which was carried to Jerusalem and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:12

The third year, which is the year of tithing - This is supposed to mean the third year of the seventh or Sabbatical year, in which the tenths were to be given to the poor. See the law, Deuteronomy 14:28 . But from the letter in both these places it would appear that the tithe was for the Levites, and that this tithe was drawn only once in three years. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:12

Verse 12 12.When thou hast made an end of tithing. In this passage Moses urgently stimulates them to offer the tithes willingly and abundantly, by placing God, as it were, before their eyes, as if they paid them into his hand: for a solemn protestation is enjoined, in which they condemn themselves as guilty before God, if they have not faithfully paid the tax imposed upon them; but they pray for grace and peace if they have honestly discharged their duty. For nothing can be more awakening to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:12

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

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