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Remember to include the Levites and the foreigners living among you in the celebration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in all the good that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So you shall rejoice—you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you—in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in every good <i>thing</i> which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that <i>is</i> among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So you shall rejoice in every good <i>thing</i> which the LORD your God has given to you and your house, you and the Levite and the stranger who <i>is</i> among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and you, the Levite, and the stranger who is among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and you and the Levite and the alien who is among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and you and the Levite and the alien who is among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and you and the Levite and the sojourner who is among you shall be glad in all the good which Yahweh your God has given you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and you and the Levite and the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You, the Levites, and the resident aliens among you will rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You, the Levite, and the foreign resident among you will rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given you and your household.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt rejoice in all the good which Jehovah thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the sojourner that is in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then you and your family must celebrate by eating a meal at the place of worship to thank the LORD your God for giving you such a good harvest. And remember to invite the Levites and the foreigners who live in your town. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt rejoice in all the good which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then you, the Levites, and the foreigners who live among you can enjoy all the good things which the LORD your God has given you and your family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be grateful for the good things that the LORD your God has given you and your family; and let the Levites and the foreigners who live among you join in the celebration. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with the descendants of Levi and the foreigner among you at all the good things that the LORD your God has given you and your family."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So you shall rejoice?you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you?in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You will celebrate all the good things that the LORD your God has given you and your family, along with the Levites and the resident foreigners among you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given to thee, and to thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall rejoice in all the good which Yahweh your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is among you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and rejoiced in all the good which your God YHWH has given to you and to your house—you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who [is] in your midst.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and rejoiced in all the good which Jehovah thy God hath given to thee, and to thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is in thy midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And rejoice in all the good that Jehovah thy God gave to thee and to thy house, thou and the Levite and the stranger which is in the midst of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt feast in all the good things which the Lord thy God hath given thee, and thy house, thou and the Levite, and the stranger that is with thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you shall feast on all the good things which the Lord your God will give to you and to your house: you, and the Levite, and the new arrival who is with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then you and your household, together with the Levite and the resident aliens who live among you, shall celebrate with all these good things which the LORD, your God, has given you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you and the Levite and the sojourner that is among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And rejoice in every good thing that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you and to your house, you and the Levites and the foreign settlers who are among you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt rejoice in all the good which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and thou shalt rejoice in all the good <i>things</i>, which the Lord thy God has given thee, <i>thou</i> and thy family, and the Levite, and the stranger that is within thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/26-11.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=6956" 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/26.htm">Offering Firstfruits and Tithes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land that You, O LORD, have given me.” Then you are to place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before Him. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: wə·śā·maḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">So you shall rejoice—</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·lê·wî (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: wə·hag·gêr (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">and the foreigner dwelling</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/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·be·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">among you—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḇə·ḵāl- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·wḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">the good</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/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.">things 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/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/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·lə·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and your household.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>When you have finished laying aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you are to give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat and be filled within your gates.…<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="/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="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3-4</a></span><br />With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, / and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-23.htm">Luke 15:23-24</a></span><br />Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. / For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46-47</a></span><br />With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Psalm 105:43</a></span><br />He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Psalm 126:2-3</a></span><br />Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.</p><p class="hdg">rejoice</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Deuteronomy 12:7,12,18</a></b></br> And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-11.htm">Deuteronomy 16:11</a></b></br> And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that <i>is</i> within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that <i>are</i> among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-47.htm">Deuteronomy 28:47</a></b></br> Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all <i>things</i>;</p><p class="hdg">the Levite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a></b></br> If we have sown unto you spiritual things, <i>is it</i> a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/24-21.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Aliens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-12.htm">Household</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-7.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Part</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-21.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-21.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-15.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-11.htm">Aliens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Household</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-12.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-43.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-7.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-12.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-12.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-37.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-1.htm">The confession of him who offers the basket of firstfruits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-12.htm">The prayer of him who gives his third year's tithes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-16.htm">The covenant between God and his people</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 Deuteronomy, the Israelites are reminded to celebrate the abundance provided by God. Rejoicing is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's provision (<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>). It is a communal act, reflecting the joy of being in covenant with God.<p><b>you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you</b><br>The inclusion of the Levite and the foreigner highlights the communal and inclusive nature of worship and thanksgiving. The Levites, who had no inheritance of land, relied on the offerings and generosity of the people (<a href="/numbers/18-24.htm">Numbers 18:24</a>). The foreigner, or sojourner, represents those who are not native Israelites but live among them, showing God's concern for all people regardless of their origin (<a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Exodus 22:21</a>). This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's love and provision for all humanity (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>).<p><b>in all the good things</b><br>The "good things" refer to the blessings and abundance of the land, including the harvest and produce. This phrase underscores the material and spiritual blessings that come from obedience to God's commandments. It is a reminder of the covenant promises made to the patriarchs, fulfilled in the land flowing with milk and honey (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-7.htm">Deuteronomy 8:7-10</a>).<p><b>the LORD your God has given to you</b><br>This acknowledges God as the source of all blessings. The phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people, as well as His sovereignty and generosity. It is a reminder of the covenant relationship established at Sinai, where God promised to be their God and they His people (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>).<p><b>and your household</b><br>The mention of the household extends the blessing to the family unit, which is central in Israelite society. It signifies that God's blessings are not just for individuals but for families and future generations. This reflects the biblical principle of generational blessing and responsibility (<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a>). The household is seen as a microcosm of the larger community, where God's provision and commandments are to be lived out daily.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The primary audience of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are God's chosen people, receiving instructions on how to live in the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God who has delivered Israel from Egypt and provided for them in the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a></b><br>Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle/temple, who did not receive a land inheritance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_foreigner.htm">The Foreigner (Sojourner)</a></b><br>Non-Israelites living among the Israelites, who were to be treated with kindness and included in community blessings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants, representing God's faithfulness and provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_provision.htm">Joy in God's Provision</a></b><br>Recognize and celebrate the blessings God has given you. Gratitude leads to joy, and joy is a testimony of God's goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusion_and_community.htm">Inclusion and Community</a></b><br>Embrace and include those who are different from you, such as the Levite and the foreigner. God's blessings are meant to be shared within the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembrance_and_worship.htm">Remembrance and Worship</a></b><br>Regularly remember and recount God's faithfulness in your life. This practice strengthens faith and fosters a heart of worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_sharing.htm">Generosity and Sharing</a></b><br>Be generous with what God has given you. Sharing with others, especially those in need, reflects God's heart and builds community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_covenant_relationship.htm">Living in Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>Understand that living in obedience to God’s commands brings joy and fulfillment. Our relationship with God is a covenant that requires faithfulness and trust.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing</span>, etc.; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. with these bounties of God's providence make a feast for yourself and your household, and omit not to invite the Levite and the stranger to partake of it with you. As with the yearly tithe (<a href="/deuteronomy/14-23.htm">Deuteronomy 14:23</a>) and the firstlings (<a href="/deuteronomy/15-20.htm">Deuteronomy 15:20</a>), so with this portion of the firstfruits, a festive meal was to consummate the service. According to the Law, the firstfruits were the perquisite of the priest (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4</a>; <a href="/numbers/18-12.htm">Numbers 18:12</a>, etc.); but of these a portion was to be taken for this special service, and of that a feast was to be made. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/26-11.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">So you shall rejoice—</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂמַחְתָּ֣</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·maḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glad, joyful, merry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Levite,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַלֵּוִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hal·lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the foreigner dwelling</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַגֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hag·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guest, a foreigner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקִרְבֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qir·be·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḵāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the good</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטּ֗וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">things 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</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 /><br /><span class="word">to you</span><br /><span class="heb">לְךָ֛</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and your household.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְבֵיתֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 26:11 You shall rejoice in all the good (Deut. 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