Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then say to the LORD your God: “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, according to all you commanded. I have not turned aside from your commands nor have I forgotten any of them. New Living Translation Then you must declare in the presence of the LORD your God, ‘I have taken the sacred gift from my house and have given it to the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows, just as you commanded me. I have not violated or forgotten any of your commands. English Standard Version then you shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion out of my house, and moreover, I have given it to the Levite, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all your commandment that you have commanded me. I have not transgressed any of your commandments, nor have I forgotten them. Berean Standard Bible Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God, “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commandments You have given me. I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments. King James Bible Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them: New King James Version then you shall say before the LORD your God: ‘I have removed the holy tithe from my house, and also have given them to the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not transgressed Your commandments, nor have I forgotten them. New American Standard Bible And you shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my house, and have also given it to the Levite, the stranger, the orphan, and the widow, in accordance with all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not violated or forgotten any of Your commandments. NASB 1995 “You shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my house, and also have given it to the Levite and the alien, the orphan and the widow, according to all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not transgressed or forgotten any of Your commandments. NASB 1977 “And you shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my house, and also have given it to the Levite and the alien, the orphan and the widow, according to all Thy commandments which Thou hast commanded me; I have not transgressed or forgotten any of Thy commandments. Legacy Standard Bible Then you shall say before Yahweh your God, ‘I have purged the sacred portion from my house, and I also have given it to the Levite and the sojourner, the orphan and the widow, according to all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not trespassed against or forgotten any of Your commandments. Amplified Bible You shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion (the tithe) from my house and also have given it to the Levite, to the stranger, to the orphan, and to the widow, in accordance with all that You have commanded me. I have not transgressed or forgotten any of Your commandments. Christian Standard Bible Then you will say in the presence of the LORD your God: I have taken the consecrated portion out of my house; I have also given it to the Levites, resident aliens, fatherless children, and widows, according to all the commands you gave me. I have not violated or forgotten your commands. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then you will say in the presence of the LORD your God: I have taken the consecrated portion out of my house; I have also given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commands You gave me. I have not violated or forgotten Your commands. American Standard Version And thou shalt say before Jehovah thy God, I have put away the hallowed things out of my house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the sojourner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandment which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed any of thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them: Contemporary English Version Then you must pray: Our LORD and our God, you have said that ten percent of my harvest is sacred. I have obeyed your command and given this to the poor, including the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows. English Revised Version and thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have put away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandment which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed any of thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them: GOD'S WORD® Translation When you have distributed all that was stored, say to the LORD your God, "Nothing is left of the holy offering stored in my house. I distributed it to the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows as you commanded me. I disobeyed none of your commands, and I didn't forget to do what you commanded. Good News Translation say to the LORD, 'None of the sacred tithe is left in my house; I have given it to the Levites, the foreigners, the orphans, and the widows, as you commanded me to do. I have not disobeyed or forgotten any of your commands concerning the tithe. International Standard Version Then declare in the presence of the LORD your God: 'I've removed the holy offering from my house and given it to the descendants of Levi, to the foreigners, to the orphans, and to the widows just as you have commanded me. I haven't violated or forgotten your commands. Majority Standard Bible Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God, ?I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commandments You have given me. I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments. NET Bible Then you shall say before the LORD your God, "I have removed the sacred offering from my house and given it to the Levites, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows just as you have commanded me. I have not violated or forgotten your commandments. New Heart English Bible You shall say before the LORD your God, "I have put away the holy things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, and to the foreigner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all your commandment which you have commanded me: I have not transgressed any of your commandments, neither have I forgotten them: Webster's Bible Translation Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, and to the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them: World English Bible You shall say before Yahweh your God, “I have put away the holy things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, to the foreigner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all your commandment which you have commanded me. I have not transgressed any of your commandments, neither have I forgotten them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have said before your God YHWH, I have put away the separated thing out of the house, and have also given it to the Levite, and to the sojourner, and to the orphan, and to the widow, according to all Your command which You have commanded me; I have not passed over from Your commands, nor have I forgotten. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast said before Jehovah thy God, I have put away the separated thing out of the house, and also have given it to the Levite, and to the sojourner, and to the orphan, and to the widow, according to all Thy command which Thou hast commanded me; I have not passed over from Thy commands, nor have I forgotten. Smith's Literal Translation And thou saidst before Jehovah thy God, I took away the holy thing from the house, and also I gave it to the Levite, and to the stranger, to the orphan and to the widow, according to all thy commands which thou didst command me: I passed not by from thy command, and I did not forget. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt speak thus in the sight of the Lord thy God: I have taken that which was sanctified out of my house, and I have given it to the Levite, and to the stranger, and to the fatherless, and to the widow, as thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments nor forgotten thy precepts. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall say, in the sight of the Lord your God: ‘I have taken what was sanctified from my house, and I have given it to the Levite, and to the new arrival, and to the orphan and the widow, just as you have commanded me. I have not transgressed your commandments, nor have I forgotten your precepts. New American Bible you shall declare before the LORD, your God, “I have purged my house of the sacred portion and I have given it to the Levite, the resident alien, the orphan and the widow, just as you have commanded me. I have not transgressed any of your commandments, nor forgotten any. New Revised Standard Version then you shall say before the LORD your God: “I have removed the sacred portion from the house, and I have given it to the Levites, the resident aliens, the orphans, and the widows, in accordance with your entire commandment that you commanded me; I have neither transgressed nor forgotten any of your commandments: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen you shall say before the LORD your God, I have brought all the hallowed things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, to the sojourner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me; I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And say before LORD JEHOVAH your God: 'I searched holiness from the house and I have given it to the Levite and to the settler and the orphan and the widow, according to all of the commandments that you have commanded me; I have not passed over from your commandments and I have not forgotten: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God: 'I have put away the hallowed things out of my house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all Thy commandment which Thou hast commanded me; I have not transgressed any of Thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt say before the Lord thy God, I have fully collected the holy things out of my house, and I have given them to the Levite, and the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow, according to all commands which thou didst command me: I did not transgress thy command, and I did not forget it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offering Firstfruits and Tithes…12When 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. 13Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God, “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commandments You have given me. I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments. 14I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything You commanded me.… Cross References Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Nehemiah 10:37-38 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. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. Numbers 18:24 For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.” Leviticus 27:30-33 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. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ... 2 Chronicles 31:5-6 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. Amos 4:4 “Go to Bethel and transgress; rebel even more at Gilgal! Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. Hebrews 7:5 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. 2 Corinthians 9:7 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. Romans 15:26-27 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / 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. Acts 4:34-35 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 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. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 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.” Treasury of Scripture Then you shall say before the LORD your God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of my house, and also have given them to the Levite, and to the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all your commandments which you have commanded me: I have not transgressed your commandments, neither have I forgotten them. Levite Deuteronomy 26:12 When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled; Deuteronomy 14:29 And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest. Deuteronomy 24:19-21 When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands… I have not Psalm 18:21-24 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God… Psalm 26:1-3,6 A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide… Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. forgotten Psalm 119:93,139,141,153,176 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me… Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: Jump to Previous Commanded Commandment Commandments Hallowed Holy House Levite Transgressed WidowJump to Next Commanded Commandment Commandments Hallowed Holy House Levite Transgressed WidowDeuteronomy 26 1. The confession of him who offers the basket of firstfruits12. The prayer of him who gives his third year's tithes 16. The covenant between God and his people Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God This phrase emphasizes the importance of making a public declaration before God, highlighting the personal accountability and sincerity required in worship. The presence of the LORD signifies a sacred space, reminding the Israelites of God's omnipresence and their covenant relationship with Him. This act of declaration is a form of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow according to all the commandments You have given me I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, to whom the Israelites are making their declaration. 2. The Israelites The people of God who are commanded to follow His laws and statutes, including the giving of tithes. 3. The Levite Members of the tribe of Levi, who were set apart for religious duties and did not have a land inheritance. 4. The Foreigner (Sojourner) Non-Israelites living among the Israelites, who were to be treated with justice and compassion. 5. The Fatherless and the Widow Vulnerable members of society who were to be cared for by the community, reflecting God's justice and mercy. Teaching Points Faithfulness in ObedienceThe declaration in Deuteronomy 26:13 emphasizes the importance of faithfully following God's commandments. Believers today are called to be diligent in their obedience to God's Word, ensuring that they do not forget or neglect His commands. Generosity and Justice The passage highlights God's heart for justice and generosity, particularly towards those who are vulnerable. Christians are encouraged to reflect God's character by being generous and just, supporting those in need within their communities. Community Responsibility The inclusion of the Levite, foreigner, fatherless, and widow in the distribution of the sacred portion underscores the communal responsibility to care for all members of society. Believers are called to actively participate in their communities, ensuring that no one is left without support. Remembrance of God's Commands The act of declaring one's faithfulness to God's commands serves as a reminder to continually keep His Word at the forefront of our lives. Regular reflection on Scripture helps believers remain aligned with God's will. Holistic Worship The giving of tithes and offerings is an act of worship that goes beyond ritual, reflecting a heart fully devoted to God. Christians are encouraged to view their giving as an integral part of their worship and relationship with God.Verse 13. - Say before the Lord; i.e. address him as present and ready to hear. The expression, "before the Lord," does not necessarily imply that it was in the sanctuary that the prayer was to be offered. Isaac proposed to bless his son "before the Lord," i.e. within his own house or tent (Genesis 27:7); and so the Israelite here might in his own home make his prayer to the Omnipresent Jehovah. I have not transgressed thy commandments, etc. This is not a self-righteous boast; it is rather a solemn profession of attention to duties which might have been neglected, and refers, not to the keeping of every commandment, but to the having faithfully done all that the Law required in respect of tithes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then you shall declareוְאָמַרְתָּ֡ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say in the presence לִפְנֵי֩ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God, אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative “I have removed בִּעַ֧רְתִּי (bi·‘ar·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of [my] house הַבַּ֗יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house the sacred [portion] הַקֹּ֣דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity and וְגַ֨ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and have given it נְתַתִּ֤יו (nə·ṯat·tîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to the Levite, לַלֵּוִי֙ (lal·lê·wî) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi the foreigner, וְלַגֵּר֙ (wə·lag·gêr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner the fatherless, לַיָּת֣וֹם (lay·yā·ṯō·wm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3490: A bereaved person and the widow, וְלָאַלְמָנָ֔ה (wə·lā·’al·mā·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 490: A widow, a desolate place according to all כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the commandments מִצְוָתְךָ֖ (miṣ·wā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment You have given me. צִוִּיתָ֑נִי (ṣiw·wî·ṯā·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order I have not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no transgressed עָבַ֥רְתִּי (‘ā·ḇar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on or forgotten שָׁכָֽחְתִּי׃ (šā·ḵā·ḥə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention Your commandments. מִמִּצְוֺתֶ֖יךָ (mim·miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment Links Deuteronomy 26:13 NIVDeuteronomy 26:13 NLT Deuteronomy 26:13 ESV Deuteronomy 26:13 NASB Deuteronomy 26:13 KJV Deuteronomy 26:13 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 26:13 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 26:13 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 26:13 French Bible Deuteronomy 26:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 26:13 You shall say before Yahweh your God (Deut. 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