Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Eat before
The firstlings
General references
Bible References
Eat before
Deuteronomy 12:5
But you shall seek the Lord at the place which the Lord your God will choose out of all your tribes to establish His Name there for His dwelling [place], and there you shall come [to worship Him].
The firstlings
Deuteronomy 15:19
“You shall consecrate (set apart) to the Lord your God all the firstborn males that are born of your herd and flock. You shall not work with the firstborn of your herd, nor shear the firstborn of your flock.
General references
Leviticus 27:30
‘And all the tithe (tenth part) of the land, whether the seed of the land or the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s; it is holy to the Lord.
John 2:14
And in the temple [enclosure] He found the people who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers sitting at their tables.