Deuteronomy 26:13 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 26:13

Then thou shalt say before the Lord thy God ,.... Make the following declaration as in his presence; for this was not made in the tabernacle or temple at, Jerusalem, since the tithe was to be eaten with the poor in the gates of the owner, as in Deuteronomy 26:12 , I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house : which Aben Ezra and Onkelos interpret of the tithe; but it seems, besides that, to take in everything devoted to all holy uses, be they what they will, which were... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 26:13

Deuteronomy 26:13. Before the Lord thy God As this tithe of the third year was to be spent at home, these words must signify either that every man was to make this solemn profession at home in his private addresses to God, or that the next time he went up to the place of the sanctuary he was to make this declaration before the most holy place, where God was supposed to be peculiarly present. At whichever place he made it, it was to be done as before God; that is, solemnly, seriously, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:13

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 26:13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:1-19

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