Deuteronomy 16:17
New International Version
Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.

New Living Translation
All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the LORD your God.

English Standard Version
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

Berean Standard Bible
Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.

King James Bible
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.

New King James Version
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

New American Standard Bible
Everyone shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

NASB 1995
“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

NASB 1977
“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Yahweh your God which He has given you.

Amplified Bible
Every man shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing which the LORD your God has given you.

Christian Standard Bible
Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.”

American Standard Version
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he hath given thee.

Contemporary English Version
The bigger the harvest the LORD gives you, the bigger your gift should be.

English Revised Version
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each man must bring a gift in proportion to the blessings the LORD your God has given him.

Good News Translation
as he is able, in proportion to the blessings that the LORD your God has given him.

International Standard Version
but each one must appear with his own gift, proportional to the blessing that the LORD your God has given you."

Majority Standard Bible
Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.

NET Bible
Every one of you must give as you are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

New Heart English Bible
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.

World English Bible
Every man shall give as he is able, according to Yahweh your God’s blessing which he has given you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
each [gives] according to the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of your God YHWH, which He has given to you.

Young's Literal Translation
each according to the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God, which He hath given to thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
Each according to the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he gave to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But every one shall offer according to what he hath, according to the blessing of the Lord his God, which he shall give him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But each one shall offer according to what he will have, according to the blessing of the Lord his God, which he will give to him.

New American Bible
but each with his own gift, in proportion to the blessing which the LORD, your God, has given to you.

New Revised Standard Version
all shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But each man in proportion to the gift of his hand, in proportion to the blessing that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which He hath given thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Each one according to his ability, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he has given thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Feast of Tabernacles
16Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. 17Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.

Cross References
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Exodus 23:15
You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you: At the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before Me empty-handed.

1 Corinthians 16:2
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.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Exodus 35:5
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

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.

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...

Leviticus 27:30
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.

Acts 11:29
So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

1 Chronicles 29:9
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

2 Chronicles 31:5
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.


Treasury of Scripture

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.

Deuteronomy 16:10
And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the LORD thy God with a tribute of a freewill offering of thine hand, which thou shalt give unto the LORD thy God, according as the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:

Leviticus 27:8
But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.

Ezra 2:63
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

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Deuteronomy 16
1. The feast of the Passover
9. of weeks
13. of tabernacles
16. Every male must offer, as he is able, at these three feasts
18. Of judges and justice
21. Asherah poles and images are forbidden














Everyone must appear
This phrase emphasizes the universality of the command. In the Hebrew context, "everyone" (כָּל־אִישׁ, kol-ish) signifies inclusivity, indicating that no one is exempt from this directive. The requirement to "appear" (יֵרָאֶה, yera'eh) before the Lord underscores the communal and individual responsibility to participate in worship and offerings. Historically, this appearance was during the three major pilgrimage festivals: Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot, where Israelites gathered in Jerusalem, fostering unity and shared faith.

with a gift
The Hebrew word for "gift" (מַתָּנָה, mattanah) implies a voluntary offering, reflecting the heart's gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. This is not merely a ritualistic obligation but a heartfelt expression of worship. The concept of bringing a gift is deeply rooted in the ancient Near Eastern practice of presenting offerings to deities, signifying respect and devotion. In the biblical context, it highlights the personal relationship between the worshiper and God, where giving is an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.

as he is able
This phrase, derived from the Hebrew (כְּבִרְכַּת יָדוֹ, kevirkat yado), suggests proportional giving based on one's capacity. It reflects God's understanding and fairness, recognizing the varying economic statuses among His people. This principle of giving according to one's ability is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give "not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). It underscores the importance of sincerity and willingness in offerings, rather than the amount given.

according to the blessing
The Hebrew term for "blessing" (בְּרָכָה, berakah) signifies divine favor and provision. This phrase reminds the Israelites that their ability to give is directly linked to God's blessings in their lives. It is a call to recognize and respond to God's generosity with gratitude. Historically, this acknowledgment of divine blessing was a central theme in Israel's covenant relationship with God, where obedience and gratitude were expected responses to His faithfulness.

the LORD your God has given you
This phrase emphasizes the source of all blessings—Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. The use of "LORD" (יְהוָה, YHWH) is significant, as it invokes the personal name of God, highlighting His intimate relationship with His people. The phrase "your God" (אֱלֹהֶיךָ, Eloheikha) personalizes this relationship, reminding the Israelites of their unique identity as God's chosen people. The acknowledgment that all gifts come from God serves as a humbling reminder of human dependence on divine provision and grace. This understanding fosters a spirit of humility and gratitude, encouraging believers to live lives of worship and service.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Everyone
אִ֖ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

must appear with a gift
כְּמַתְּנַ֣ת (kə·mat·tə·naṯ)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4979: A present, a sacrificial offering, a bribe

as he is able,
יָד֑וֹ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

according to the blessing
כְּבִרְכַּ֛ת (kə·ḇir·kaṯ)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity

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

has given you.
נָֽתַן־ (nā·ṯan-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set


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