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Deuteronomy 26:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 26:13

Verse 13 of 19

Scripture focus

Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of [mine] house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten [them]:

Deuteronomy 26:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:13

Theological / Devotional

I have brought. Such a confession of duty fulfilled was to be a yearly privilege. The poor, with the Levite, were to be provided for. The offerer affirmed that God’s claims on him had been fully met, that the “tithe” had been dutifully paid as designated by God, to be applied in harmony with His instructions. As long as the “tithe” remained in a private home, that home was in debt to God. He could not bless that family until the debt had been discharged in full.

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