Deuteronomy 14:28
New International Version
At the end of every three years, bring all the tithes of that year’s produce and store it in your towns,

New Living Translation
“At the end of every third year, bring the entire tithe of that year’s harvest and store it in the nearest town.

English Standard Version
“At the end of every three years you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in the same year and lay it up within your towns.

Berean Standard Bible
At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates.

King James Bible
At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates:

New King James Version
“At the end of every third year you shall bring out the tithe of your produce of that year and store it up within your gates.

New American Standard Bible
“At the end of every third year you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in that year, and you shall deposit it in your town.

NASB 1995
“At the end of every third year you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in that year, and shall deposit it in your town.

NASB 1977
“At the end of every third year you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in that year, and shall deposit it in your town.

Legacy Standard Bible
“At the end of every third year you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in that year and shall deposit it within your gates.

Amplified Bible
“At the end of every third year you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce for that year, and shall store it up within your [city] gates.

Christian Standard Bible
“At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and store it within your city gates.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and store it within your gates.

American Standard Version
At the end of every three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase in the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates:

Contemporary English Version
Every third year, instead of using the ten percent of your harvest for a big celebration, bring it into town and put it in a community storehouse.

English Revised Version
At the end of every three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase in the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At the end of every third year bring a tenth of that year's crop, and store it in your cities.

Good News Translation
At the end of every third year bring the tithe of all your crops and store it in your towns.

International Standard Version
Every third year, bring all the tithes of your produce of that year and store it in your cities

Majority Standard Bible
At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates.

NET Bible
At the end of every three years you must bring all the tithe of your produce, in that very year, and you must store it up in your villages.

New Heart English Bible
At the end of every three years you shall bring forth all the tithe of your increase in the same year, and shall lay it up within your gates:

Webster's Bible Translation
At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thy increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates:

World English Bible
At the end of every three years you shall bring all the tithe of your increase in the same year, and shall store it within your gates.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At the end of three years you bring out all the tithe of your increase in that year, and have placed [it] within your gates;

Young's Literal Translation
At the end of three years thou dost bring out all the tithe of thine increase in that year, and hast placed it within thy gates;

Smith's Literal Translation
From the end of three years thou shalt bring all the tenth of thy produce in that year, and place thou it in thy gates:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The third year thou shalt separate another tithe of all things that grow to thee at that time, and shalt lay it up within thy gates.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the third year, you shall separate another tenth part of all the things which spring forth for you at that time, and you shall store it within your gates.

New American Bible
At the end of every third year you shall bring out all the tithes of your produce for that year and deposit them within your own communities,

New Revised Standard Version
Every third year you shall bring out the full tithe of your produce for that year, and store it within your towns;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
At the end of three years you shall bring forth all the tithes of your crops the same year, and you shall lay it up within your towns;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And after three years bring out all the tithes of your crops in that year; leave them in your cities:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At the end of every three years, even in the same year, thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase, and shall lay it up within thy gates.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
After three years thou shalt bring out all the tithes of thy fruits, in that year thou shalt lay it up in thy cities.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Giving Tithes
27And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. 28At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. 29Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 26:12-15
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. / Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God, “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commandments You have given me. I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments. / I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything You commanded me. ...

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.”

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.

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. ...

Leviticus 27:30-33
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. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
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. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Amos 4:4
“Go to Bethel and transgress; rebel even more at Gilgal! Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days.

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.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Acts 4:34-35
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

Acts 6:1-3
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.


Treasury of Scripture

At the end of three years you shall bring forth all the tithe of your increase the same year, and shall lay it up within your gates:

the end

Deuteronomy 14:22
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

Deuteronomy 26:12-15
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; …

Amos 4:4
Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:

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21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten
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23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord
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At the end of every three years
This phrase sets a specific time frame for the action to be taken, emphasizing the cyclical nature of God's commands. The number three in the Bible often signifies completeness or divine perfection. In the Hebrew context, this triennial cycle reflects a rhythm of life that aligns with agricultural practices and societal needs. It reminds believers of the importance of regular, intentional acts of obedience and provision for the community.

bring a tenth
The concept of a "tenth," or tithe, is deeply rooted in the Hebrew word "ma'aser," which means a tenth part. This practice is a tangible expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. It serves as a reminder that all resources ultimately belong to God, and believers are stewards of His blessings. The tithe is an act of worship and trust, demonstrating faith in God's continued provision.

of all your produce for that year
This phrase underscores the inclusivity and comprehensiveness of the tithe. It is not limited to a specific type of produce but encompasses all that the land yields. This reflects the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where the produce of the land was the primary source of sustenance and wealth. It highlights the principle that God is to be honored with the firstfruits of all increase, acknowledging His sovereignty over every aspect of life.

and lay it up within your gates
The instruction to "lay it up within your gates" indicates that the tithe was to be stored locally, within the community. The "gates" were not only physical entry points but also places of communal gathering and decision-making. This practice ensured that the resources were readily available to meet the needs of the local community, particularly the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows. It emphasizes the importance of community support and the responsibility of believers to care for one another, reflecting God's heart for justice and compassion.

(28) At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth ail the tithe.--This is called by the Jews Ma'aser '?ni, "the poor's tithe." They regard it as identical with the second tithe, which was ordinarily eaten by the owners at Jerusalem; but in every third and sixth year was bestowed upon the poor.

Verses 28, 29. - Every third year the whole tithe of the year's produce was to be set apart, not to be brought to the sanctuary to be eaten before the Lord, but as a portion in their towns for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the fatherless. The end of three years; i.e. as the third year expired, consequently, in the last year of the triennium (Deuteronomy 26:12); just as "the end of seven years" means each seventh year (Deuteronomy 15:1; Deuteronomy 31:10; Jeremiah 34:14). This was not an additional tithe, but the former differently applied; the tithe of the first and second years was to be eaten before the Lord at the sanctuary; the tithe of the third year was for the poor and needy.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At the end
מִקְצֵ֣ה ׀ (miq·ṣêh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

of every three
שָׁלֹ֣שׁ (šā·lōš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

years,
שָׁנִ֗ים (šā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8141: A year

bring
תּוֹצִיא֙ (tō·w·ṣî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

a tenth
מַעְשַׂר֙ (ma‘·śar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

your produce
תְּבוּאָ֣תְךָ֔ (tə·ḇū·’ā·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8393: Product, revenue

for that
הַהִ֑וא (ha·hi·w)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

year
בַּשָּׁנָ֖ה (baš·šā·nāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

and lay [it] up
וְהִנַּחְתָּ֖ (wə·hin·naḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place,

within your gates.
בִּשְׁעָרֶֽיךָ׃ (biš·‘ā·re·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate


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