As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.
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- WEB As soon as the commandment went out, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the increase of the field; and they brought in the tithe of all things abundantly.
- KJV And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.
- ESV As soon as the command was spread abroad, the people of Israel gave in abundance the firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field. And they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.
- NKJV As soon as the commandment was circulated, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of grain and wine, oil and honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.
- NASB As soon as the order spread, the sons of Israel abundantly provided the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.
- NLT When the people of Israel heard these requirements, they responded generously by bringing the first share of their grain, new wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a large quantity—a tithe of all they produced.
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Quick answer
As soon as the command went out, the people brought firstfruits and tithes of grain, wine, oil, honey, and produce in abundance. It matters because they responded immediately and generously.
Overview
The people obeyed at once, bringing the firstfruits and tithes 'in abundance,' reflecting hearts revived toward God. Their prompt generosity showed gratitude for His blessing and trust in His provision. Such willing, abundant giving illustrates the cheerful generosity God loves, which flows from grace received.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- Neh 13:12and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.
- Neh 12:44And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.
- Neh 10:35–39We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year.
- Neh 13:31I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
- 2 Chr 24:10–11All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full.
- Prov 3:9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;
- Exod 35:5Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;
- Exod 35:20–29Then the whole congregation of Israel withdrew from the presence of Moses.
- Exod 36:5–6and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”
- Exod 34:22And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year.
- 1 Cor 15:20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
- Exod 34:26Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.”
- Exod 22:29You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons.
- 2 Cor 8:2–5In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- Rev 14:4These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.
- Jas 1:18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
- Exod 23:19Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.
- Num 18:12I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits.
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