Deuteronomy 26:12 Meaning and Explanation
“When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;”
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Read Full Chapter →In the third year, after distributing tithes to the Levite, stranger, orphan, and widow, they shall eat and be satisfied.
The Context of Deuteronomy 26:12
A different tithe practice in the third year, directed toward community welfare.
What Does Deuteronomy 26:12 Mean?
The 'year of tithing' refers to the third and sixth years of each seven-year cycle when tithes are given to the poor rather than brought to the sanctuary. This law embeds regular, mandatory provision for the vulnerable into the agricultural calendar.
The goal is tangible—'that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled'—not mere token charity but genuine nourishment and satisfaction for those dependent on the community's generosity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 26:12
What does Deuteronomy 26:12 mean?
In the third year, after distributing tithes to the Levite, stranger, orphan, and widow, they shall eat and be satisfied.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 26:12?
A different tithe practice in the third year, directed toward community welfare.