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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/18.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/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The firstfruits of your grain, of your wine and of your oil, and the first fleece of your sheep, you shall give him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The firstfruit <i>also</i> of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil, and the first fleece of your sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil, and the first shearing of your sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil, and the first shearing of your sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine and your oil and the first shearing of your sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to give him the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and fresh oil, and the first sheared wool of your flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to give him the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first sheared wool of your flock. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Also, give them the first produce harvested: grain, new wine, olive oil, and the first wool you shear from your sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are to receive the first share of the grain, wine, olive oil, and wool. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Give them the first gatherings of your grain, wine, oil, and wool from the shearing of your flock. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />you 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The firstfruits also of corn, of wine, and of oil, and a part of the wool from the shearing of their sheep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the first-fruits of grain, wine, and oil, and a portion of the wool from the shearing of the sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Give to him the first fruits of your crops and your wine and your oil and first fruits of the wool of your sheep.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/18-4.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=5081" 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/18.htm">Provision for Priests and Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>This 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. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tit·ten- (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">You are to give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">the firstfruits</a> <a href="/hebrew/1715.htm" title="1715: də·ḡā·nə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Corn, grain (of cereals). From dagah; properly, increase, i.e. Grain.">of your grain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8492.htm" title="8492: tî·rō·šə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Or tiyrosh; from yarash in the sense of expulsion; must or fresh grape-juice; by implication fermented wine.">new wine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3323.htm" title="3323: wə·yiṣ·hā·re·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Fresh oil. From tsahar; oil; figuratively, anointing.">and oil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: wə·rê·šîṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">and the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/1488.htm" title="1488: gêz (N-msc) -- A shearing, mowing. From gazaz; a fleece; also mown grass.">wool sheared</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣō·nə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">from your flock.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>For 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.…<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="/numbers/18-12.htm">Numbers 18:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-10.htm">Leviticus 23:10-11</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Exodus 22:29</a></span><br />You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Nehemiah 10:35-37</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5-6</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. / 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.<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="/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="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">2 Timothy 2:6</a></span><br />The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a></span><br />If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">first-fruit</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/26-9.htm">Deuteronomy 26:9,10</a></b></br> And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, <i>even</i> a land that floweth with milk and honey… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Exodus 22:29</a></b></br> Thou shalt not delay <i>to offer</i> the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">the fleece</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-20.htm">Job 21:20</a></b></br> His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-13.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-23.htm">New</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-23.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/genesis/38-12.htm">Shearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-13.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-19.htm">Wool</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/18-8.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-25.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-1.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-5.htm">New</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-40.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">Shearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-39.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-11.htm">Wool</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">The LORD is the priests and Levites' inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">The priests' due</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">The Levites' portion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-9.htm">The abominations of the nations are to be avoided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Christ the Prophet is to be heard</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">The presumptuous prophet is to die</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil</b><br>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 (<a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a>). 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 (<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a>). 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 (<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>).<p><b>and the first wool sheared from your flock</b><br>The inclusion of wool highlights the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites, where sheep were a vital resource for clothing and trade. By giving the first wool, the Israelites were reminded of their dependence on God for their material needs. This act of giving the first portion to the priests served as a tangible expression of worship and trust in God's continued provision. The principle of firstfruits can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>), indicating His preeminence and the promise of resurrection for believers. The practice of offering firstfruits underscores the broader biblical theme of dedicating the best of what one has to God, reflecting His worthiness and the believer's devotion.<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/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving the laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levitical_priests.htm">The Levitical Priests</a></b><br>The tribe of Levi, who were set apart to serve in the temple and receive the offerings described in this verse.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and where they will practice these laws.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/firstfruits_offering.htm">Firstfruits Offering</a></b><br>A practice commanded by God, where the first and best of the harvest and livestock are given to Him, symbolizing trust and gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/honoring_god_with_our_best.htm">Honoring God with Our Best</a></b><br>The principle of firstfruits teaches us to prioritize God in our lives by giving Him the first and best of what we have.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Offering the firstfruits requires faith that God will provide for our needs, even when we give away the first portion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/support_for_ministry.htm">Support for Ministry</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites supported the Levitical priests, we are called to support those who dedicate their lives to ministry and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_worship.htm">Gratitude and Worship</a></b><br>Giving our firstfruits is an act of worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_priorities.htm">Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>This practice encourages us to examine our spiritual priorities and ensure that God holds the primary place in our hearts and lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_advice_do_the_ungodly_offer.htm">What are the Appointed Times (Moedim) in Judaism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_scriptures_guide_emotions.htm">What do Bible verses say about abundance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_deut._14_22-27_contradict_tithing.htm">Deuteronomy 14:22-27 says tithes can be exchanged for money if travel is too far. Does this contradict other biblical teachings on tithing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - In addition to the firstfruits already prescribed by the Law to be given to the priests (<a href="/numbers/18-12.htm">Numbers 18:12, 13</a>), 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/18-4.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">You are to give</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(tit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second 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">them</span><br /><span class="heb">לּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third 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">the firstfruits</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵאשִׁ֨ית</span> <span class="translit">(rê·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your grain,</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּגָֽנְךָ֜</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḡā·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> </span><span class="str2">Corn, grain (of cereals)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">new wine,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּֽירֹשְׁךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(tî·rō·šə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8492.htm">Strong's 8492: </a> </span><span class="str2">Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and oil,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִצְהָרֶ֗ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiṣ·hā·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3323.htm">Strong's 3323: </a> </span><span class="str2">Oil, anointing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the first</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרֵאשִׁ֛ית</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rê·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wool sheared</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(gêz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1488.htm">Strong's 1488: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fleece, mown grass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from your flock.</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹאנְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Deuteronomy 18:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 18:4 The first fruits of your grain (Deut. 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