Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 18:4 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him.”
Deuteronomy 18:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:4
The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep (רֵאשִׁית דְּגָנְךָ תִּירֹשְׁךָ וְיִצְהָרֶךָ וְרֵאשִׁית גֵּז צֹאנְךָ)—reshit (firstfruit) appears twice, emphasizing priority. God claims the first and best, not leftovers. The agricultural triad—grain (dagan), new wine (tirosh), and oil (yitshar)—represents Canaan's staple crops, while fleece (gez) represents pastoral wealth.Giving firstfruits required faith: farmers gave before seeing the full harvest's yield. This trust acknowledged God as provider and owner of all. Exodus 23:19 and Numb...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:4
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“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits”
“for the wave offerings”
“for first fruits to Yahweh.”
“that they might give themselves to the law of Yahweh.”
“and all the best of the vintage”
“and has given us this land”
“His eyes shall see his destruction”