Deut. 26:1–19 The final section of specific laws deals with the offering of firstfruits and tithes in the land.
Deut. 26:2 first of all the fruit. This law acknowledges the faithfulness of God and the goodness of the land (v. 3). place that the Lord your God will choose. See 12:5 and note on 12:5–6.
Deut. 26:4 the priest shall take. See note on 18:3–4.
Deut. 26:5–10 These verses could be seen as a statement of faith, used in Israel’s worship to remember God’s faithfulness. Aramean refers to Jacob, who married the daughters of his uncle Laban, an Aramean (Gen. 28:5). down into Egypt. See Ex. 1:1–7. treated us harshly. See Exodus 1–2. cried to the Lord. See Ex. 2:23–24. signs and wonders. The plagues of Egypt (Ex. 7:14–12:32). milk and honey. See Deut. 6:3.
Deut. 26:12 in the third year, which is the year of tithing. See 14:28–29 and note.
Deut. 26:14 Offered . . . to the dead describes a forbidden pagan practice.
Deut. 26:15 Look down from your holy habitation. God dwells in heaven, though on earth his name and presence also dwell in the central place of worship. See 4:36 and note on 12:5–6; compare 1 Kings 8:27–30.
Deut. 26:16 with all your heart. See 4:29; 6:5 and note.
Deut. 26:18–19 treasured possession . . . holy to the Lord. See 7:6.
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