Deuteronomy 12:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herd..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:17 — KJV
“Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:”
— Deuteronomy 12:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:17 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:17
“And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your herds and of your flocks:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:17: tithe, firstlings, herds
“And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:17: mayest, eat, tithe
“And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. which...: Heb. the commandment of the Levites”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:17: eat, tithe, corn
“And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:17: eat, wine, oil
“Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: your choice...: Heb. the choice of your vows”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:17: tithe, vows, offerings
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