Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the first wool from the shearing of your sheep, New Living Translation You must also give to the priests the first share of the grain, the new wine, the olive oil, and the wool at shearing time. English Standard Version The firstfruits of your grain, of your wine and of your oil, and the first fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. Berean Standard Bible You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. King James Bible The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him. New King James Version The firstfruits of your grain and your new wine and your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. New American Standard Bible You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil, and the first fleece of your sheep. NASB 1995 “You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil, and the first shearing of your sheep. NASB 1977 “You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil, and the first shearing of your sheep. Legacy Standard Bible You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine and your oil and the first shearing of your sheep. Amplified Bible You shall also give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine [the first of the season], and your [olive] oil, and the first sheared fleece of your sheep. Christian Standard Bible You are to give him the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and fresh oil, and the first sheared wool of your flock. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are to give him the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first sheared wool of your flock. American Standard Version The first-fruits of thy grain, of thy new wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him. Contemporary English Version In addition, they will receive the first part of your grain harvest and part of your first batches of wine and olive oil. You must also give them the first wool that is cut from your sheep each year. English Revised Version The firstfruits of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Also, give them the first produce harvested: grain, new wine, olive oil, and the first wool you shear from your sheep. Good News Translation They are to receive the first share of the grain, wine, olive oil, and wool. International Standard Version Give them the first gatherings of your grain, wine, oil, and wool from the shearing of your flock. Majority Standard Bible You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. NET Bible You must give them the best of your grain, new wine, and olive oil, as well as the best of your wool when you shear your flocks. New Heart English Bible The first fruits of your grain, of your new wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. Webster's Bible Translation The first-fruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thy oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him. World English Bible You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, of your new wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionyou give to him the first of your grain, of your new wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your flock; Young's Literal Translation the first of thy corn, of thy new wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy flock, thou dost give to him; Smith's Literal Translation The first fruits of thy grain, of thy new wine, and thy new oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep thou shalt give to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe firstfruits also of corn, of wine, and of oil, and a part of the wool from the shearing of their sheep. Catholic Public Domain Version the first-fruits of grain, wine, and oil, and a portion of the wool from the shearing of the sheep. New American Bible The first fruits of your grain, your wine, and your oil, as well as the first shearing of your flock, you shall also give him. New Revised Standard Version The first fruits of your grain, your wine, and your oil, as well as the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe first fruits also of your grain, of your wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give to him the first fruits of your crops and your wine and your oil and first fruits of the wool of your sheep. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The first-fruits of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the first-fruits of thy corn, and of thy wine, and of thine oil; and thou shalt give to him the first-fruits of the fleeces of thy sheep: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Provision for Priests and Levites…3This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. 4You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. 5For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time.… Cross References Numbers 18:12-13 I 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. / The firstfruits of everything in their land that they bring to the LORD will belong to you. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them. Leviticus 23:10-11 “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘When you enter the land that I am giving you and you reap its harvest, you are to bring to the priest a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest. / And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD so that it may be accepted on your behalf; the priest is to wave it on the day after the Sabbath. Exodus 22:29 You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons. Nehemiah 10:35-37 We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. / And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. / 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. 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. 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. 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. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. 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. 2 Timothy 2:6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops. Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. Romans 15:27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:11 If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. Treasury of Scripture The first fruit also of your corn, of your wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, shall you give him. first-fruit Deuteronomy 26:9,10 And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, even a land that floweth with milk and honey… Exodus 22:29 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. Exodus 23:19 The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk. the fleece Job 21:20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty. Jump to Previous Addition Corn Cut New Oil Shearing Sheep Wine WoolJump to Next Addition Corn Cut New Oil Shearing Sheep Wine WoolDeuteronomy 18 1. The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance3. The priests' due 6. The Levites' portion 9. The abominations of the nations are to be avoided 15. Christ the Prophet is to be heard 20. The presumptuous prophet is to die You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil This command is part of the instructions given to the Israelites regarding the support of the Levitical priests. The Levites, who were set apart for religious duties, did not receive a land inheritance like the other tribes (Numbers 18:20-24). Instead, they were to be sustained by the offerings and tithes of the people. The concept of firstfruits is significant throughout the Bible, symbolizing the acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. Offering the first and best of the harvest was an act of faith and gratitude, recognizing that all blessings come from God (Proverbs 3:9-10). The grain, new wine, and oil were staples of the ancient Near Eastern diet, representing sustenance and abundance. This practice also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of giving generously and cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7). and the first wool sheared from your flock Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. The Levitical Priests The tribe of Levi, who were set apart to serve in the temple and receive the offerings described in this verse. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and where they will practice these laws. 5. Firstfruits Offering A practice commanded by God, where the first and best of the harvest and livestock are given to Him, symbolizing trust and gratitude. Teaching Points Honoring God with Our BestThe principle of firstfruits teaches us to prioritize God in our lives by giving Him the first and best of what we have. Trust in God's Provision Offering the firstfruits requires faith that God will provide for our needs, even when we give away the first portion. Support for Ministry Just as the Israelites supported the Levitical priests, we are called to support those who dedicate their lives to ministry and service. Gratitude and Worship Giving our firstfruits is an act of worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness in our lives. Spiritual Priorities This practice encourages us to examine our spiritual priorities and ensure that God holds the primary place in our hearts and lives.Verse 4. - In addition to the firstfruits already prescribed by the Law to be given to the priests (Numbers 18:12, 13), Moses here enacts that the first fleece of the sheep shall be given. All these, though legally prescribed, were free gifts on the part of the people; the neglect of the prescription incurred only moral blame, not judicial penalty. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are to giveתִּתֶּן־ (tit·ten-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them לּֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew the firstfruits רֵאשִׁ֨ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank of your grain, דְּגָֽנְךָ֜ (də·ḡā·nə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1715: Corn, grain (of cereals) new wine, תִּֽירֹשְׁךָ֣ (tî·rō·šə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8492: Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine and oil, וְיִצְהָרֶ֗ךָ (wə·yiṣ·hā·re·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3323: Oil, anointing and the first וְרֵאשִׁ֛ית (wə·rê·šîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank wool sheared גֵּ֥ז (gêz) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1488: A fleece, mown grass from your flock. צֹאנְךָ֖ (ṣō·nə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock Links Deuteronomy 18:4 NIVDeuteronomy 18:4 NLT Deuteronomy 18:4 ESV Deuteronomy 18:4 NASB Deuteronomy 18:4 KJV Deuteronomy 18:4 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 18:4 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 18:4 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 18:4 French Bible Deuteronomy 18:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 18:4 The first fruits of your grain (Deut. De Du) |
    |