Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 22:29 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Exodus 22:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 22 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Firstfruits and Offerings
“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. the first: Heb. thy fulness liquors: Heb. tear”
Exodus 22:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 22:29
Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.'First of ripe fruits' (מְלֵאָתְךָ וְדִמְעֲךָ, mele'atekha vedim'akha) means 'fullness and flow'—grain harvest and wine/oil. 'Not delay' (לֹא תְאַחֵר, lo te'achar)—prompt offering shows trust in God's provision. 'Firstborn of thy sons' (בְּכוֹר בָּנֶיךָ, bekhor banekha) will be 'given' (redeemed, not sacrificed)—Israel never practiced child sacrifice (Leviticus 18:21 bans it). The principle: God gets first and best, not leftovers. This tests trust—will you give from...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 22:29
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“the first fruits of your labors”
“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn”
“which you shall bring in from your land that Yahweh your God gives you; and you shall put it in a basket”
“that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.”
“but ourselves also”
“with the first fruits of all your increase:”
“and every firstborn which you have that comes from an animal. The males shall be Yahweh's.”
“the firstborn of cow and sheep.”
“I am like one who gathers the summer fruits”