King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, [which is] the year of tithing, and hast given [it] unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;
Complete Jewish Bible:
"After you have separated a tenth of the crops yielded in the third year, the year of separating a tenth, and have given it to the Levi, the foreigner, the orphan and the widow, so that they can have enough food to satisfy them while staying with you;
Berean Standard Bible:
When you have finished laying aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you are to give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat and be filled within your gates.
American Standard Version:
When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithe of thine increase in the third year, which is the year of tithing, then thou shalt give it unto the Levite, to the sojourner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
When thou hast made an end{H3615} of tithing{H6237} all the tithes{H4643} of thine increase{H8393} the third{H7992} year{H8141}, which is the year{H8141} of tithing{H4643}, and hast given{H5414} it unto the Levite{H3881}, the stranger{H1616}, the fatherless{H3490}, and the widow{H490}, that they may eat{H398} within thy gates{H8179}, and be filled{H7646};
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 27:30
- And all the tithe of the land, [whether] of the seed of the land, [or] of the fruit of the tree, [is] the LORD'S: [it is] holy unto the LORD.
Numbers 18:24
- But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer [as] an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.
Philippians 4:18
- But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Philippians 4:19
- But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 14:21
- ¶ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
Deuteronomy 12:17
- Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:
Deuteronomy 12:19
- Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 26:12
Deuteronomy 26:12 is part of the Old Testament law given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The verse is situated within the context of instructions regarding the presentation of the firstfruits and the tithe, which were offerings to the Lord. Specifically, it addresses the practice of tithing that occurred every third year within a seven-year cycle, known as "the year of tithing."
In this verse, the Israelites are commanded to distribute their tithes—a tenth of their produce and livestock—to the Levites (the priestly tribe who did not receive a land inheritance), strangers or sojourners (non-Israelites living among them), fatherless (orphans), and widows (women who had lost their husbands and were often vulnerable in that society). These groups were considered to be in need of special care and provision according to Israelite law.
The historical context of this command reflects the socio-economic structure of ancient Israel, where the community was responsible for the welfare of its less fortunate members. By giving these tithes, the Israelites were not only expressing gratitude to God for their harvests but also fulfilling a social obligation to care for those who were marginalized or without traditional family support systems. This practice reinforced the principles of justice, charity, and community solidarity within Israelite society.
The themes present in Deuteronomy 26:12 include gratitude, generosity, social responsibility, and the importance of community support for the vulnerable. It underscores the principle that the blessings received from God are to be shared with others, particularly with those who are less fortunate, and it emphasizes the interconnectedness of worship and social justice in the life of the faith community.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3615
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּלָה
Transliteration: kâlâh
Pronunciation: kaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume); accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. - Strong's Number: H6237
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשַׂר
Transliteration: ʻâsar
Pronunciation: aw-sar'
Description: a primitive root (identical with עָשַׁר); to accumulate; but used only as denominative from עֶשֶׂר; to tithe, i.e. to take or give atenth; [idiom] surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), [idiom] truly. - Strong's Number: H4643
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֵׂר
Transliteration: maʻăsêr
Pronunciation: mah-as-ayr'
Description: or מַעֲשַׂר; and (in plural) feminine מַעַשְׂרָה; from עָשָׂר; a tenth; especially a tithe; tenth (part), tithe(-ing). - Strong's Number: H8393
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּבוּאָה
Transliteration: tᵉbûwʼâh
Pronunciation: teb-oo-aw'
Description: from בּוֹא; income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively); fruit, gain, increase, revenue. - Strong's Number: H7992
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלִישִׁי
Transliteration: shᵉlîyshîy
Pronunciation: shel-ee-shee'
Description: ordinal from שָׁלוֹשׁ; third; feminine athird (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell); third (part, rank, time), three (years old). - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H3881
There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֵוִיִּי
Transliteration: Lêvîyîy
Pronunciation: lay-vee-ee'
Description: or לֵוִי; patronymically from לֵוִי; a Levite or descendant of Levi; Leviite. - Strong's Number: H1616
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֵּר
Transliteration: gêr
Pronunciation: gare
Description: or (fully) geyr (gare); from גּוּר; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner; alien, sojourner, stranger. - Strong's Number: H3490
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָתוֹם
Transliteration: yâthôwm
Pronunciation: yaw-thome'
Description: from an unused root meaning to be lonely; a bereaved person; fatherless (child), orphan. - Strong's Number: H490
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַלְמָנָה
Transliteration: ʼalmânâh
Pronunciation: al-maw-naw'
Description: feminine of אַלְמָן; a widow; also a desolate place; desolate house (palace), widow. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H8179
There are 302 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁעַר
Transliteration: shaʻar
Pronunciation: shah'-ar
Description: from שָׁעַר in its original sense; an opening, i.e. door or gate; city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). - Strong's Number: H7646
There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂבַע
Transliteration: sâbaʻ
Pronunciation: saw-bah'
Description: or שָׂבֵעַ; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively); have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of.