Nehemiah 10:35-37
“And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD: Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God: And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.”

What does Nehemiah 10:35-37 mean?
Nehemiah 10:35-37 (KJV) reads: 35 And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the Lord: 36 Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Joy of Giving: A Devotional on Nehemiah 10:35-37
In the context of Nehemiah 10:35-37, we find a heartfelt commitment being made by the people of Israel to honor God through their offerings. We read, "We also assume responsibility for bringing to the house of the LORD each year the firstfruits of our crops and of every fruit…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Commitment: Offering Our Firstfruits to God
O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, we come before Your holy throne with hearts full of gratitude and reverence today. We stand in awe of Your greatness, Your unwavering faithfulness, and the boundless love that You bestow upon us daily. As it is written in…
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