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Deuteronomy 16:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 16:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 16 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every man shall give as he is able , according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. as: Heb. according to the gift of his hand”
Deuteronomy 16:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:17
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee—This principle governs feast offerings after describing the three pilgrimage feasts (Passover/Unleavened Bread, Weeks, Tabernacles). The Hebrew ish kematnat yado (אִ֖ישׁ כְּמַתְּנַ֣ת יָד֑וֹ, 'each man according to the gift of his hand') means proportional giving based on ability, not fixed amounts. The phrase 'as he is able' prevents both pride (the wealthy) and shame (the poor).The standard is 'according to the blessing of the LORD thy God' (kebirkat YHWH elohecha, כְּבִרְכַּ֛ת יְהוָ֥ה א...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:17
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“But this I say”
“it is acceptable according to what you have”
“which you shall give”
“and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.”
“then he shall be set before the priest”
“that they should not eat of the most holy things”