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first fruits

first fruits is a foundational biblical doctrine that shapes Christian understanding of God and His purposes.

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Overview

Explore what the Bible says about first fruits. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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9 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible

First ripe of fruits, grain, oil, wine, and first of fleece, required as an offering

Exodus 22:29Leviticus 2:12-16Numbers 18:12Deuteronomy 18:42 Chronicles 31:5Nehemiah 10:35,37,39+3 more

Offerings of, must be free from blemish

Numbers 18:12

Presented at the tabernacle

Exodus 22:29Exodus 23:19Exodus 34:26Deuteronomy 26:3-10

Belonged to the priests

Leviticus 23:20Numbers 18:12,13Deuteronomy 18:3-5

Freewill offerings of, given to the prophets

2 Kings 4:42

Wave offering of

Leviticus 23:10-14,17

As a heave offering

Numbers 15:20Nehemiah 10:37Ezekiel 44:30

To be offered as a thank-offering upon entrance into the Land of Promise

Deuteronomy 26:3-10

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Romans 8:23Romans 11:161 Corinthians 15:20,23James 1:18

Key Verses

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Exodus 22:29

First ripe of fruits, grain, oil, wine, and first of fleece, required as an offering

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Numbers 18:12

Offerings of, must be free from blemish

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Exodus 22:29

Presented at the tabernacle

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Leviticus 23:20

Belonged to the priests

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2 Kings 4:42

Freewill offerings of, given to the prophets

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Leviticus 23:10-14,17

Wave offering of

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Numbers 15:20

As a heave offering

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Deuteronomy 26:3-10

To be offered as a thank-offering upon entrance into the Land of Promise

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Romans 8:23

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