Deuteronomy 26:14 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 26:14

I have not eaten thereof in my mourning ,.... When in grief and sorrow on account of any afflictive circumstance, for these were to be eaten with joy, Deuteronomy 16:11 ; and especially of the loss of relations by death, when holy things were not to be eaten by such persons; see Leviticus 10:19 ; and particularly tithes, though it is said F14 Misn. Demai, c. 1. sect. 2. ,"What is doubtful of tithing (whether it has been tithed or no) might be eaten by a mourner;'and a man was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:14

I have not - given aught thereof for the dead - That is, I have not consecrated any of it to an idol which was generally a dead man whom superstition and ignorance had deified. From 1 Corinthians 10:27 , 1 Corinthians 10:28 , we learn that it was customary to offer that flesh to idols which was afterwards sold publicly in the shambles; probably the blood was poured out before the idol in imitation of the sacrifices offered to the true God. Perhaps the text here alludes to a similar... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:14

Verse 14 14.I have not eaten thereof in my mourning (tristitia) It is clear that the sacred offerings are here spoken of; but the question is, what is meant by eating in mourning? This is the exposition received by almost universal consent; that although want may have tempted them to theft and fraud, yet the people assert that, even in their poverty and straits, they have abstained from the hallowed things; and to this I willingly assent; although this word “mourning” may be taken for the... 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 26:14

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 26:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 26:14

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 26:14

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