Deuteronomy 14:25
New International Version
then exchange your tithe for silver, and take the silver with you and go to the place the LORD your God will choose.

New Living Translation
If so, you may sell the tithe portion of your crops and herds, put the money in a pouch, and go to the place the LORD your God has chosen.

English Standard Version
then you shall turn it into money and bind up the money in your hand and go to the place that the LORD your God chooses

Berean Standard Bible
then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose.

King James Bible
Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:

New King James Version
then you shall exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.

New American Standard Bible
then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.

NASB 1995
then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.

NASB 1977
then you shall exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses.

Legacy Standard Bible
then you shall exchange it for money and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which Yahweh your God chooses.

Amplified Bible
then you shall exchange your tithe for money, and take the money in your hand and go to the place [of worship] which the LORD your God chooses.

Christian Standard Bible
then exchange it for silver, take the silver in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God chooses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God chooses.

American Standard Version
then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thy hand, and shalt go unto the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose:

Contemporary English Version
then sell this part and take the money there instead.

English Revised Version
then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If so, exchange the tenth part of your income for silver. Take the silver with you, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose.

Good News Translation
Sell your produce and take the money with you to the one place of worship.

International Standard Version
In that case, convert it into cash, secure the money, and then bring it to the place where the LORD will choose.

Majority Standard Bible
then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose.

NET Bible
you may convert the tithe into money, secure the money, and travel to the place the LORD your God chooses for himself.

New Heart English Bible
then you shall turn it into money, and bind up the money in your hand, and shall go to the place which the LORD your God shall choose:

Webster's Bible Translation
Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thy hand, and shalt go to the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:

World English Bible
then you shall turn it into money, bind up the money in your hand, and shall go to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then you have given [it] in money, and have bound up the money in your hand, and gone to the place on which your God YHWH fixes;

Young's Literal Translation
then thou hast given it in money, and hast bound up the money in thy hand, and gone unto the place on which Jehovah thy God doth fix;

Smith's Literal Translation
And give it in silver, and bind up the silver in thy hand, and go to the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose in it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt sell them all, and turn them into money, and shalt carry it in thy hand, and shalt go to the place which the Lord shall choose :

Catholic Public Domain Version
you shall sell them all, so as to turn them into money, and you shall carry it in your hand, and you shall set out for the place which the Lord will choose.

New American Bible
you may exchange the tithe for money, and with the money securely in hand, go to the place which the LORD, your God, chooses.

New Revised Standard Version
then you may turn it into money. With the money secure in hand, go to the place that the LORD your God will choose;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then you shall turn them into money, and bind up the money in a cloth and keep it in your possession, and go to the place which the LORD your God chooses;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Sell it for silver and wrap up the money in your hand and go to the region LORD JEHOVAH your God has chosen:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thy hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
then thou shalt sell them for money, and thou shalt take the money in thy hands, and thou shalt go to the place which the Lord thy God shall choose.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Giving Tithes
24But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, 25then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. 26Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 12:5-7
Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 12:17-18
Within your gates you must not eat the tithe of your grain or new wine or oil, the firstborn of your herds or flocks, any of the offerings that you have vowed to give, or your freewill offerings or special gifts. / Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do,

Deuteronomy 12:21
If the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His Name is too far from you, then you may slaughter any of the herd or flock He has given you, as I have commanded you, and you may eat it within your gates whenever you want.

Deuteronomy 12:26-27
But you are to take your holy things and your vow offerings and go to the place the LORD will choose. / Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat.

Deuteronomy 26:2
you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name,

Leviticus 27:30-31
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.

Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...

1 Samuel 1:3
Year after year Elkanah would go up from his city to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the LORD.

1 Kings 8:29
May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place.

2 Chronicles 6:6
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

Isaiah 66:20
And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.


Treasury of Scripture

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Deuteronomy 14
1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning
3. What may and may not be eaten
4. of animals
9. of fishes
11. of fowls
21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten
22. Tithes of Divine Service
23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord
28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity














then exchange it for money
In the context of Deuteronomy 14, the Israelites are instructed on how to handle their tithes, particularly when the journey to the designated place of worship is too long. This provision reflects God's understanding and accommodation of practical challenges. The exchange of goods for money was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern economies, facilitating trade and commerce. This instruction underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of worship and offerings, even when logistical difficulties arise. The act of exchanging goods for money also foreshadows the New Testament principle of giving according to one's means and circumstances (2 Corinthians 8:12).

take the money in your hand
This phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and stewardship. The act of taking money in hand signifies a deliberate and conscious effort to fulfill one's religious obligations. It highlights the importance of intentionality in worship and giving. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching on cheerful and purposeful giving (2 Corinthians 9:7). The physical act of holding money also symbolizes the tangible nature of one's commitment to God, reflecting the heart's attitude towards worship and sacrifice.

and go to the place the LORD your God will choose
This phrase points to the centralization of worship in a specific location, which would later be identified as Jerusalem. It underscores the importance of unity and communal worship among the Israelites. The concept of a chosen place for worship is significant in biblical theology, as it foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who would become the ultimate temple and meeting place between God and humanity (John 2:19-21). The emphasis on God's choice highlights His sovereignty and the need for obedience to His commands. This directive also serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He guides and they follow.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The recipients of the law, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land.

3. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who provides the laws and instructions.

4. The Place the LORD Chooses
Refers to the central place of worship, which would later be established as Jerusalem.

5. Exchange for Money
A provision in the law allowing for the practical needs of the Israelites when traveling to the place of worship.
Teaching Points
Practicality in Worship
God's laws accommodate practical needs, allowing for the exchange of goods for money to facilitate worship. This teaches us that God understands our circumstances and provides ways for us to fulfill our obligations to Him.

Centrality of Worship
The instruction to go to the place God chooses underscores the importance of a central place of worship. For Christians, this can be seen as a call to prioritize gathering with other believers in a church community.

Stewardship and Sacrifice
The act of exchanging goods for money and then using that money for worship purposes highlights the principle of stewardship. We are called to manage our resources in a way that honors God and supports His work.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The Israelites were to follow God's specific instructions regarding worship. This teaches us the importance of obedience to God's Word in our own lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
then exchange
וְנָתַתָּ֖ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

it for money,
בַּכָּ֑סֶף (bak·kā·sep̄)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

take
וְצַרְתָּ֤ (wə·ṣar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6887: To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped

the money
הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙ (hak·ke·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

in your hand,
בְּיָ֣דְךָ֔ (bə·yā·ḏə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

and go
וְהָֽלַכְתָּ֙ (wə·hā·laḵ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the place
הַמָּק֔וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

where
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

will choose.
יִבְחַ֛ר (yiḇ·ḥar)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 977: To try, select


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