Lev 19:23-25 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Lev 19:23-25: 19:23-25 For the first three years, a newly planted fruit tree was only to be pruned and cultivated. This allowed all the strength to go back into the tree. In the fourth year, all of the fruit was considered the “first crop” and was given to God (see Exod 23:16 ). Only in the fifth year could the fruit be eaten.

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bExod 23:16►

‏ Leviticus 19:23-25

Summary for Lev 19:23-25: 19:23-25 ^a For the first three years, a newly planted fruit tree was only to be pruned and cultivated. This allowed all the strength to go back into the tree. In the fourth year, all of the fruit was considered the “first crop” and was given to God (see Exod 23:16 ^b). Only in the fifth year could the fruit be eaten.