Deuteronomy 26:13
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.

Berean Literal Bible
then you shall say before the face of YHWH your God, “I have removed the sacred portion from the house, and also have given it to the Levite, and to the sojourner, and to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all Your commandments that You have commanded me. I have not transgressed Your commandments, nor have I forgotten.

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.

Berean Annotated Bible
Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka}, “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.

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.

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:
Majority Text Translations
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.

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 Version
and 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.

Berean Literal Bible
then you shall say before the face of YHWH your God, “I have removed the sacred portion from the house, and also have given it to the Levite, and to the sojourner, and to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all Your commandments that You have commanded me. I have not transgressed Your commandments, 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
Then 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 1917
then 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.

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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
Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God,

Ezra 10:11
Now, therefore, make a confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do His will. Separate yourselves from the people of the land and from your foreign wives.”

Daniel 9:4-5
And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, / we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances.

Nehemiah 9:2-3
Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.
“I have removed from my house the sacred portion

Numbers 18:26-28
“Speak to the Levites and tell them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe that I have given you as your inheritance, you must present part of it as an offering to the LORD—a tithe of the tithe. / Your offering will be reckoned to you as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress. / So you are to present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites, and from these you are to give the LORD’s offering to Aaron the priest.

Leviticus 27:30
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.

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / 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.
and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow,

Deuteronomy 14:28-29
At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. / Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.

Deuteronomy 16:11
and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.

Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. …
according to all the commandments You have given me.

Joshua 1:7
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.

Deuteronomy 5:32
So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.

1 Kings 8:61
So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.”
I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments.

Psalm 18:21-22
For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.

Psalm 119:102
I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.

Psalm 119:176
I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.
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.


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:

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Deuteronomy 26
1. The confession of him who offers the basket of firstfruits
12. 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
The "sacred portion" refers to the tithe, a tenth of one's produce, which was set apart for holy purposes. This practice was a tangible expression of faith and obedience, acknowledging God's provision and ownership of all resources. Removing it from one's house signifies a deliberate act of dedication and separation for God's use, reflecting the principle of firstfruits found throughout Scripture.

and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow
This distribution underscores the social justice aspect of the Law, ensuring provision for those without land or means of support. The Levites, who served in the temple, depended on these offerings. The inclusion of the foreigner, fatherless, and widow highlights God's compassion and the call for His people to care for the marginalized, a theme echoed in James 1:27.

according to all the commandments You have given me
This phrase reflects the comprehensive nature of the Law, which covered various aspects of life. It underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands as a demonstration of faithfulness. The Israelites were to follow God's instructions fully, not selectively, which is a principle reiterated by Jesus in John 14:15.

I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments
This statement is a personal affirmation of faithfulness and diligence in observing God's laws. It reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience was a sign of loyalty and love. The emphasis on not forgetting highlights the need for continual remembrance and meditation on God's Word, as seen in Psalm 119:11.

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 Obedience
The 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.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 26:13?

2. How does Deuteronomy 26:13 emphasize the importance of tithing in our lives?

3. What does "I have removed from my house" teach about stewardship?

4. How can we apply the principle of giving to the needy today?

5. How does Deuteronomy 26:13 connect with Malachi 3:10 on tithing?

6. What role does obedience play in fulfilling God's commands in Deuteronomy 26:13?

7. What is the significance of the declaration in Deuteronomy 26:13 regarding tithes and offerings?

8. How does Deuteronomy 26:13 reflect the Israelites' covenant relationship with God?

9. What historical context surrounds the instructions in Deuteronomy 26:13?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 26?

11. What does the Bible say about orphans and widows?

12. What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?

13. Deuteronomy 14:22-27 says tithes can be exchanged for money if travel is too far. Does this contradict other biblical teachings on tithing?

14. What does the Bible say about Christian civil rights?
What Does Deuteronomy 26:13 Mean
Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God

The verse opens with a public confession made at the sanctuary. The giver speaks “in the presence of the LORD,” acknowledging that the Lord Himself witnesses every act of obedience (Hebrews 4:13). This moment ties worship to everyday stewardship. Earlier instructions show the worshiper physically bringing firstfruits and tithes to the place God chose for His name (Deuteronomy 26:1-2; 12:5-7). Standing before God’s altar, the believer verbally affirms what has already been carried out, echoing David’s heart: “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand” (1 Chronicles 29:14-17).


I have removed from my house the sacred portion

“Removed” stresses deliberate separation. The tithe of that third year was no longer treated as common but set apart as God’s property, fulfilling Leviticus 27:30: “A tithe of everything… belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.” The householder didn’t wait for needy people to come knocking; he proactively got the sacred portion out of his own storehouse, modeling Proverbs 3:9—“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest.” Obedience begins at home, before public distribution ever happens.


and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow

The tithe’s recipients highlight God’s social heart.

• Levites had no land inheritance (Numbers 18:21) and depended on fellow Israelites’ faithfulness.

• Foreigners lacked clan support yet were to be loved as native-born (Leviticus 19:34).

• Fatherless children and widows had no male provider (Psalm 68:5).

By including all four, God ensured that the covenant community mirrored His compassion (Deuteronomy 14:28-29; James 1:27). The giver didn’t pick favorites; the portion was distributed where God directed.


according to all the commandments You have given me

The phrase underscores exactness. Partial obedience was not enough (Deuteronomy 6:17). The worshiper affirms that he followed the instruction down to the details—timing (every third year), place (the sanctuary), amount (the full tenth), and purpose (meeting genuine needs). Jesus later echoes this comprehensive obedience when He says, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word” (John 14:23).


I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments

The speaker testifies to inward integrity as well as outward action.

• “Not transgressed” points to avoiding overt violation (Psalm 19:13).

• “Not forgotten” guards against negligent omission (Psalm 119:93).

Both matter. Paul would later echo the same conscience check: “My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me; it is the Lord who judges” (1 Corinthians 4:4). True obedience keeps memory alive and behavior clean.


summary

Deuteronomy 26:13 portrays a worshiper joyfully declaring that he has treated God’s tithe as holy, moved it out of personal possession, and distributed it precisely as God commanded for the care of Levites and society’s most vulnerable. The confession affirms wholehearted obedience—no shortcuts, no forgetfulness, no hidden transgression—lived openly before the Lord. The verse calls every believer to view possessions as God’s, to give deliberately and compassionately, and to walk in integrity that can confidently stand “in the presence of the LORD.”

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 declare
וְאָמַרְתָּ֡ (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


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OT Law: Deuteronomy 26:13 You shall say before Yahweh your God (Deut. De Du)
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