Deuteronomy 26:1
New International Version
When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it,

New Living Translation
“When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you as a special possession and you have conquered it and settled there,

English Standard Version
“When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance and have taken possession of it and live in it,

Berean Standard Bible
When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it,

King James Bible
And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;

New King James Version
“And it shall be, when you come into the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it,

New American Standard Bible
“Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and live in it,

NASB 1995
“Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and live in it,

NASB 1977
“Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and live in it,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Then it will be, when you enter the land which Yahweh your God gives you as an inheritance and you possess it and live in it,

Amplified Bible
“Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and live in it,

Christian Standard Bible
“When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and live in it,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and live in it,

American Standard Version
And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is giving you the land, and soon you will conquer it, settle down,

English Revised Version
And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Soon you will enter and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you as your property. When you have settled there,

Good News Translation
"After you have occupied the land that the LORD your God is giving you and have settled there,

International Standard Version
"When you arrive in the land that the LORD your God is about to give you as an inheritance, take possession of it and settle in it.

Majority Standard Bible
When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it,

NET Bible
When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you occupy it and live in it,

New Heart English Bible
It shall be, when you have come in to the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance, and possess it, and dwell in it,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall be, when thou hast come in to the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;

World English Bible
It shall be, when you have come in to the land which Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance, possess it, and dwell in it,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“And it has been, when you come into the land which your God YHWH is giving to you [for] an inheritance, and you have possessed it and dwelt in it,

Young's Literal Translation
'And it hath been, when thou comest in unto the land which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee -- an inheritance, and thou hast possessed it, and dwelt in it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was when thou shalt come into the land which Jehovah thy God gave to thee an inheritance to possess it, and thou didst dwell in it:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God will give thee to possess, and hast conquered it, and dwellest in it:

Catholic Public Domain Version
“And when you will have entered into the land which the Lord your God will give to you to possess, and when you will have obtained it and are living within it:

New American Bible
When you have come into the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you as a heritage, and have taken possession and settled in it,

New Revised Standard Version
When you have come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND when you come into the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and possess it, and dwell in it;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
"And when you have entered the land that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you as an inheritance, and you have possessed it, and you have settled in it;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and dost possess it, and dwell therein;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall be when thou shalt have entered into the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee to inherit it, and thou shalt have inherited it, and thou shalt have dwelt upon it,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offering Firstfruits and Tithes
1 When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it, 2you 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,…

Cross References
Joshua 1:11
“Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’”

Exodus 23:19
Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.

Leviticus 23:10
“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.

Numbers 15:18-21
“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land to which I am bringing you / and you eat the food of the land, you shall lift up an offering to the LORD. / From the first of your dough, you are to lift up a cake as a contribution; offer it just like an offering from the threshing floor. ...

Joshua 5:11-12
The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. / And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan.

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.

Exodus 13:5
And when the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites, and Jebusites—the land He swore to your fathers that He would give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you shall keep this service in this month.

Leviticus 14:34
“When you enter the land of Canaan, which I am giving you as your possession, and I put a contamination of mildew into a house in that land,

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.

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.

Jeremiah 2:7
I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and bounty, but you came and defiled My land and made My inheritance detestable.

Ezekiel 20:6
On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.

Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Hebrews 4:8-9
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall be, when you are come in to the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance, and possess it, and dwell therein;

Deuteronomy 5:31
But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it.

Deuteronomy 6:1-10
Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: …

Deuteronomy 7:1
When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;

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Deuteronomy 26
1. The confession of him who offers the basket of firstfruits
12. The prayer of him who gives his third year's tithes
16. The covenant between God and his people














When you enter the land
This phrase marks a significant transition for the Israelites, moving from a nomadic existence to a settled life in the Promised Land. The Hebrew word for "enter" (בּוֹא, bo) implies not just physical entry but also a spiritual and covenantal engagement with the land. It signifies a new chapter in the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Historically, this entry is a culmination of the Exodus journey, a pivotal moment that underscores God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience to His commands.

that the LORD your God is giving you
The phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the land grant. The Hebrew name for God used here, יהוה (YHWH), is the covenant name of God, highlighting His personal relationship with Israel. The land is not earned by the Israelites' merit but is a gift from God, underscoring His grace and sovereignty. This gift is part of the Abrahamic covenant, a testament to God's unchanging promises. Archaeologically, the land of Canaan was a fertile and strategic region, making it a valuable inheritance.

as an inheritance
The concept of "inheritance" (נַחֲלָה, nachalah) in Hebrew culture is deeply rooted in family and continuity. It implies a permanent possession, passed down through generations, reflecting God's eternal covenant with His people. This inheritance is not just physical but spiritual, symbolizing a life lived under God's rule and blessing. Scripturally, it points to the ultimate inheritance believers have in Christ, as heirs of God's kingdom.

and you take possession of it
Taking possession (יָרַשׁ, yarash) involves both a physical occupation and a spiritual responsibility. It requires action and faith, as the Israelites must actively claim what God has promised. This phrase suggests a partnership between divine provision and human response. Historically, this involved military conquest and settlement, as seen in the Book of Joshua. Spiritually, it calls believers to actively live out their faith and claim God's promises in their lives.

and settle in it
To "settle" (יָשַׁב, yashab) means to dwell or abide, indicating a long-term, stable presence. This settling is not just about physical habitation but about establishing a community that reflects God's laws and values. It involves building homes, cultivating the land, and creating a society centered on worship and obedience to God. This phrase invites believers to find their rest and identity in God's provision, living lives that honor Him in every aspect.

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Deuteronomy 26:1-11. PRESENTATION OF THE FIRST FRUITS.

(1) When thou art come in.--Rashi says they were not bound to the discharge of this duty until they had conquered and divided the land. But the state of things described in the Book of Joshua (Joshua 21:43-45) would demand it. From the words of Deuteronomy 26:11, "thou shalt rejoice," the Jews gather that the thanksgiving to be said over the firstfruits (in Deuteronomy 26:5-10) must be said at some time between the close of the feast of unleavened bread on the twenty-first day of the first month (the "solemn assembly" of Deuteronomy 16:8) and the Feast of Tabernacles. If firstfruits were presented between the Feast of Tabernacles and the Passover, this formula was not used (Rashi). . . .

Verses 1-11. - Of the firstfruits the Israelite was to take a portion, and placing it in a basket, to bring it to the place of the sanctuary, where it was to be received by the attendant priest. The offerer was to accompany his presentation with the declaration, "I profess this day unto the Lord thy God, that I am come unto the country which the Lord swore unto our fathers for to give us;" and the priest having set the basket down before the altar, the offerer was to make confession and prayer, gratefully acknowledging the Divine favor showed to Israel in choosing them to be a great nation, in delivering them out of Egypt, and bringing them into a rich and fertile land; and along with this his bounty to the individual who now presented the firstfruits of his land unto the Lord.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

you enter
תָב֣וֹא (ṯā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the land
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

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

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

is giving
נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

you as an inheritance,
נַחֲלָ֑ה (na·ḥă·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

and you take possession of it
וִֽירִשְׁתָּ֖הּ (wî·riš·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

and settle
וְיָשַׁ֥בְתָּ (wə·yā·šaḇ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in it,
בָּֽהּ׃ (bāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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