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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Every man <i>shall give</i> as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Every man <i>shall give</i> as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Yahweh your God which He has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Every man shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing which the LORD your God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he hath given thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The bigger the harvest the LORD gives you, the bigger your gift should be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Each man must bring a gift in proportion to the blessings the LORD your God has given him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />as he is able, in proportion to the blessings that the LORD your God has given him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but each one must appear with his own gift, proportional to the blessing that the LORD your God has given you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Every one of you must give as you are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Every man shall give as he is able, according to Yahweh your God’s blessing which he has given you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />each [gives] according to the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of your God YHWH, which He has given to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> each according to the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God, which He hath given to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Each according to the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he gave to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But every one shall offer according to what he hath, according to the blessing of the Lord his God, which he shall give him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but each with his own gift, in proportion to the blessing which the LORD, your God, has given to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />all shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />But each man in proportion to the gift of his hand, in proportion to the blessing that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which He hath given thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Each one according to his ability, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he has given thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4765" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/16.htm">The Feast of Tabernacles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Three 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. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">Everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/4979.htm" title="4979: kə·mat·tə·naṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- A gift. Feminine of mattan; a present; specifically, a sacrificial offering, a bribe.">must appear with a gift</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">as he is able,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: kə·ḇir·kaṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">according to the blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-15.htm">Exodus 23:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a></span><br />So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-21.htm">Matthew 6:21</a></span><br />For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Deuteronomy 16:10</a></b></br> 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 <i>unto the LORD thy God</i>, according as the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/27-8.htm">Leviticus 27:8</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-63.htm">Ezra 2:63</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/14-24.htm">Able</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-24.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-5.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-2.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-2.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-1.htm">The feast of the Passover</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-9.htm">of weeks</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-13.htm">of tabernacles</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-16.htm">Every male must offer, as he is able, at these three feasts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Of judges and justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-21.htm">Asherah poles and images are forbidden</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, appearing before God with a gift was a tangible expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. This practice was central to the three major pilgrimage festivals: Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles, where Israelites were required to gather at the central sanctuary. The concept of bringing a gift underscores the principle that worship involves giving back to God a portion of what He has provided. This is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to offer themselves as living sacrifices (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>).<p><b>as he is able</b><br>This phrase highlights the principle of proportional giving, which is based on one's capacity and resources. It reflects God's understanding and fairness, acknowledging that not everyone has the same means. This principle is seen throughout Scripture, where God values the heart and intent behind the offering more than the amount (<a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a>). It encourages believers to give willingly and cheerfully, as God loves a cheerful giver (<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>).<p><b>according to the blessing</b><br>This part of the verse points to the source of all provision—God's blessing. It reminds the Israelites that their ability to give is directly related to how God has blessed them. This acknowledgment of divine blessing is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy, where obedience to God's commandments is linked to receiving His blessings (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). It serves as a reminder that all good things come from God (<a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>), and thus, giving back is an act of worship and gratitude.<p><b>the LORD your God has given you</b><br>This phrase personalizes the relationship between God and the individual, emphasizing that the blessings are not generic but are specifically given by "the LORD your God." It reinforces the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is the provider and sustainer. This covenantal aspect is central to the identity of Israel as God's chosen people and is fulfilled in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, who provides spiritual blessings to believers (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). The acknowledgment of God's provision is a call to trust in His continued faithfulness and generosity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The recipients of the law, God's chosen people, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who provides blessings and requires offerings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/feasts_of_israel.htm">Feasts of Israel</a></b><br>The context of this verse is within the instructions for the three major feasts: Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, where the Israelites are headed, and where they are to practice these laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_proportional_giving.htm">Principle of Proportional Giving</a></b><br>God expects us to give according to our ability, reflecting the blessings He has bestowed upon us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_of_worship.htm">Heart of Worship</a></b><br>Giving is an act of worship and gratitude, not merely a ritual or obligation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_provision.htm">Recognition of God's Provision</a></b><br>Acknowledge that all we have is from God, and our giving is a response to His generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_giving.htm">Joyful Giving</a></b><br>Our attitude in giving should be joyful and willing, reflecting our love and trust in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>Our giving supports the community of faith and the work of God’s kingdom on earth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_opposites_reveal_truths_in_scripture.htm">How do opposites reveal deeper truths in scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_oppose_human_happiness.htm">Is God opposed to human enjoyment and happiness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_makes_a_jerusalem_pilgrimage.htm">What defines a pilgrimage to Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_ephraimites_expel_canaanites.htm">If God promised the land to Israel, why were the Ephraimites unable to drive out the Canaanites (Joshua 16:10), raising questions about divine promises?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must appear with a gift</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמַתְּנַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mat·tə·naṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4979.htm">Strong's 4979: </a> </span><span class="str2">A present, a sacrificial offering, a bribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as he is able,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to the blessing</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבִרְכַּ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇir·kaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has given you.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽתַן־</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 16:17 Every man shall give as he (Deut. 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