Deu 26:15, 2Ch 30:27, Isa 63:15 | JFB | STEP | 12-15. When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year —Among the Hebrews there were two tithings. The first was appropriated to the Levites ( ). The second, being the tenth of what remained, was brought to Jerusalem in kind; or it was converted into money, and the owner, on arriving in the capital, purchased sheep, bread, and oil ( ). This was done for two consecutive years. But this second tithing was eaten at home, and the third year distributed among the poor of the place ( ).

Deuteronomy 26:15

12-15. When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year—Among the Hebrews there were two tithings. The first was appropriated to the Levites (Nu 18:21). The second, being the tenth of what remained, was brought to Jerusalem in kind; or it was converted into money, and the owner, on arriving in the capital, purchased sheep, bread, and oil (De 14:22, 23). This was done for two consecutive years. But this second tithing was eaten at home, and the third year distributed among the poor of the place (De 14:28, 29).

2 Chronicles 30:27

Isaiah 63:15

15. Here begins a fervent appeal to God to pity Israel now on the ground of His former benefits.

habitation of . . . holiness— (Isa 57:15; De 26:15; 2Ch 30:27; Ps 33:14; 80:14).

zeal . . . strength—evinced formerly for Thy people.

sounding of . . . bowels—Thine emotions of compassion (Isa 16:11; Jer 31:20; 48:36; Ho 11:8).