Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “We also assume responsibility for bringing to the house of the LORD each year the firstfruits of our crops and of every fruit tree. New Living Translation “We promise to bring the first part of every harvest to the LORD’s Temple year after year—whether it be a crop from the soil or from our fruit trees. English Standard Version We obligate ourselves to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the LORD; Berean Standard Bible We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. King James Bible And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD: New King James Version And we made ordinances to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, to the house of the LORD; New American Standard Bible and so that they could bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of the LORD annually, NASB 1995 and that they might bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of the LORD annually, NASB 1977 and in order that they might bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of the LORD annually, Legacy Standard Bible and to bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of Yahweh annually, Amplified Bible and [we obligate ourselves] to bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of the LORD annually, Christian Standard Bible We will bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the LORD’s house year by year. Holman Christian Standard Bible We will bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the LORD’s house year by year. American Standard Version and to bring the first-fruits of our ground, and the first-fruits of all fruit of all manner of trees, year by year, unto the house of Jehovah; Contemporary English Version Each year we will bring to the temple the first part of our harvest of grain and fruit. English Revised Version and to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all manner of trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD: GOD'S WORD® Translation We have drawn lots to decide who should bring the first produce harvested and the first fruit from every tree each year to the LORD's temple. Good News Translation We will take to the Temple each year an offering of the first grain we harvest and of the first fruit that ripens on our trees. International Standard Version We also cast lots to determine when to bring the first fruits of our land and the annual first fruits of all fruit of every tree to the Temple of the LORD, Majority Standard Bible We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. NET Bible We also accept responsibility for bringing the first fruits of our land and the first fruits of every fruit tree year by year to the temple of the LORD. New Heart English Bible and to bring the first fruits of our ground, and the first fruits of all fruit of all kinds of trees, year by year, to the house of the LORD; Webster's Bible Translation And to bring the first-fruits of our ground, and the first-fruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, to the house of the LORD: World English Bible and to bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all fruit of all kinds of trees, year by year, to Yahweh’s house; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to bring in the first-fruits of our ground, and the first-fruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of YHWH, Young's Literal Translation and to bring in the first fruits of our ground, and the first fruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation And to bring the first-fruits of our land, and the first-fruits of all fruit of the tree year by year, to the house of Jehovah: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that we would bring the first- fruits of our land, and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, from year to year, in the house of our Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version and so that we might bring in the first-fruits of our land, and the first-fruits of all the produce from every tree, from year to year, in the house of our Lord, New American Bible We have agreed to bring each year to the house of the LORD the first fruits of our fields and of our fruit trees, of every kind; New Revised Standard Version We obligate ourselves to bring the first fruits of our soil and the first fruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the LORD; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all fruit of the trees, year by year, to the house of the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all fruit of the trees, every year by year OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and to bring the first-fruits of our land, and the first-fruits of all fruit of all manner of trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD; Brenton Septuagint Translation and to bring the first-fruits of our land, and the first-fruits of the fruit of every tree, year by year, into the house of the Lord: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vows of the Covenant…34We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. 35We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. 36And 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.… Cross References 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. 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 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 18:12 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. 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. Exodus 34:26 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.” Deuteronomy 18:4 You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. Leviticus 19:23-25 When you enter the land and plant any kind of tree for food, you shall regard the fruit as forbidden. For three years it will be forbidden to you and must not be eaten. / In the fourth year all its fruit must be consecrated as a praise offering to the LORD. / But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit; thus your harvest will be increased. I am the LORD your God. 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. 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 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Romans 11:16 If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches. 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Treasury of Scripture And to bring the first fruits of our ground, and the first fruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, to the house of the LORD: 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. Exodus 34:26 The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk. Leviticus 19:23-26 And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of… Jump to Previous Annually Assume First Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruit Fruits Ground House Manner Obligate Ourselves Responsibility Sort Tree TreesJump to Next Annually Assume First Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruit Fruits Ground House Manner Obligate Ourselves Responsibility Sort Tree TreesNehemiah 10 1. The names of those who sealed the covenant.29. The points of the covenant. We will also bring the firstfruits of our land The concept of firstfruits is deeply rooted in the agricultural society of ancient Israel. It signifies the offering of the first and best portion of the harvest to God, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. This practice is outlined in the Law of Moses, particularly in Exodus 23:19 and Deuteronomy 26:1-11, where the Israelites are commanded to bring the firstfruits to the sanctuary. It symbolizes trust in God's continued provision and is an act of worship and gratitude. The firstfruits also foreshadow Christ as the "firstfruits" of those who have fallen asleep, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:20, indicating His resurrection as the first of many. and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahA Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people after the Babylonian exile. 2. The Israelites The people of God who returned from exile and committed themselves to follow God's laws, including the giving of firstfruits. 3. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the center of worship and the place where offerings were brought. 4. Firstfruits The initial yield of the harvest, which was dedicated to God as an acknowledgment of His provision and sovereignty. 5. Covenant Renewal The event where the Israelites reaffirmed their commitment to God's laws, including the practice of bringing firstfruits. Teaching Points Commitment to God’s CommandsThe Israelites' promise to bring firstfruits reflects a deep commitment to obeying God's laws. As believers, we are called to prioritize God's commands in our lives. Acknowledgment of God’s Provision By offering the firstfruits, the Israelites recognized God as the source of all blessings. We should cultivate a heart of gratitude, acknowledging God’s provision in our lives. Worship through Giving Bringing firstfruits was an act of worship. Our giving, whether time, resources, or talents, should be an expression of worship and devotion to God. Community and Accountability The communal aspect of this covenant renewal highlights the importance of community in spiritual growth. We should seek accountability and encouragement within our faith communities. Faith and Trust in God’s Promises Offering the firstfruits required faith that God would provide for the rest of the harvest. We are encouraged to trust in God’s promises and provision, even when it requires sacrifice.(35) And to bring.--Following "we made ordinances" (Nehemiah 10:32). The various firstfruits are specified according to the Mosaic law, which made this expression of natural piety an obligation; and the minuteness of the specification implies that neglect had crept in.Verse 35. And to bring the first-fruits ... unto the house of the Lord. The idea of offering "first-fruits" may be ascribed to natural piety. They were well known to the Greeks and Romans (ἀπαρχαί, primi-tiae). But in the Mosaic law they were commanded (Exodus 22:29; Exodus 23:19; Leviticus 23:10, 17, etc.), and thenceforth became a matter of religious obligation. The present passage furnishes, however, distinct evidence that the obligation had now for some time been disregarded. The first-fruits of all fruit. First-fruits were required not merely of wheat and other grain, but also expressly of wine and oil, the produce of the vine and olive, and by implication of all other fruit trees (see Numbers 18:12; Deuteronomy 18:4, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew We will also bringוּלְהָבִ֞יא (ū·lə·hā·ḇî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the firstfruits בִּכּוּרֵ֣י (bik·kū·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1061: The first-fruits of the crop of our land אַדְמָתֵ֗נוּ (’aḏ·mā·ṯê·nū) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 127: Ground, land and of every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every fruit פְּרִ֥י (pə·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit tree עֵ֖ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood to the house לְבֵ֖ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel year שָׁנָ֣ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year by year. בְשָׁנָ֑ה (ḇə·šā·nāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Links Nehemiah 10:35 NIVNehemiah 10:35 NLT Nehemiah 10:35 ESV Nehemiah 10:35 NASB Nehemiah 10:35 KJV Nehemiah 10:35 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 10:35 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 10:35 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 10:35 French Bible Nehemiah 10:35 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 10:35 And to bring the first fruits (Neh Ne) |
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