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Leviticus 19

Leviticus 19:24

Keep My Statutes · Leviticus 19:19–37
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Translations

Modern
In the fourth year all its fruit must be consecrated as a praise offering to the LORD.
Traditional
But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the Lord withal.
Literal
And in the fourth year all its fruit shall be holy praises to YHWH.
Latin
Quarto autem anno omnis fructus eorum sanctificabitur, laudabilis Domino.

Original

Hebrew
English
In the fourth year all its fruit must be consecrated as a praise offering to the LORD.

Notes

Leviticus 19:23–25

For the first three years, they should only prune and cultivate a newly planted fruit tree. This helps the tree grow strong. In the fourth year, people considered all of the fruit the "fitrstfruits" and gave the fruit to God (see Exodus 23:16). People could only eat the fruit in the fifth year.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Circumcision Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Neighbor

Topics

Agriculture: Laws Concerning Horticulture: Encouraged Thankfulness: Enjoined The First Fruits: Different Kinds of Fruit of New Trees in Fourth Year Vineyards: Laws Respecting: The Fruit of New, to be Holy to the Lord in the Fourth Year