Deuteronomy 16:10
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And you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you,
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In this chapter we have, I. A repetition of the laws concerning the three yearly feasts; in particular, that of the passover (Deu 16:1-8). That of pentecost (Deu 16:9-12). That of tabernacles (Deu 16:13-15). And the general law concerning the people's attendance on them (Deu 16:16, Deu 16:17). II. The institution of an inferior magistracy, and general rules of justice given to those that were called into office (Deu 16:18-20). III. A caveat against groves and images (Deu 16:21, Deu 16:22).
Open source ↗16:10 The Festival of Harvest took place seven weeks after Passover to celebrate the wheat harvest (Exod 34:22; Lev 23:15-22).
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On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him— grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God.
Set aside a tribute for the LORD from what belongs to the soldiers who went into battle: one out of every five hundred, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, or sheep.
If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.
Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land,
But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’”
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
337,500 sheep, including a tribute to the LORD of 675,
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.