Ezekiel 44:30

Ezekiel 44:30 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

King James Version KJV

And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest’s: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house.

American Standard Version ASV

And the first of all the first-fruits of every thing, and every oblation of everything, of all your oblations, shall be for the priest: ye shall also give unto the priests the first of your dough, to cause a blessing to rest on thy house.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the best of all the first-fruits of everything, and every offering which is lifted up of all your offerings, will be for the priests: and you are to give the priest the first of your bread-making, so causing a blessing to come on your house.

Free Bible Version FBV

The best of all the firstfruits and all your offerings are for the priests. You shall give the first loaf you bake to the priest, so that your home may be blessed.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And all the first of all the first borne, and euery oblation, euen all of euery sort of your oblations shall be the Priestes. Ye shall also giue vnto the Priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the first of all the first-fruits of all, and every heave-offering of all, of all your heave-offerings, are the priests': and the first of your dough ye give to the priest, to cause a blessing to rest on thy house.

World English Bible WEB

The first of all the first fruits of every thing, and every offering of everything, of all your offerings, shall be for the priest. You shall also give to the priests the first of your dough, to cause a blessing to rest on your house.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the first of all the first-fruits of all things , and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest's: ye shall also give to the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thy house.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the firstfruits of all the firstborn, and all the libations of all things that are offered, shall be the priest’s: and you shall give the firstfruits of your meats to the priest, that he may return a blessing upon thy house.

Translation for Translators T4T

The best fruits of the first part of each harvest and all the other special gifts that are given to me will belong to the priests. You must give them the first part of your finely-ground flour, in order that I will bless the people who live in [MTY] your houses.

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Ezekiel 44:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/רֵאשִׁית֩ כָּל בִּכּ֨וּרֵי כֹ֜ל וְ/כָל תְּר֣וּמַת כֹּ֗ל מִ/כֹּל֙ תְּרוּמ֣וֹתֵי/כֶ֔ם לַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים יִֽהְיֶ֑ה וְ/רֵאשִׁ֤ית עֲרִסֽוֹתֵי/כֶם֙ תִּתְּנ֣וּ לַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן לְ/הָנִ֥יחַ בְּרָכָ֖ה אֶל בֵּיתֶֽ/ךָ

וְ/רֵאשִׁית֩ rêʼshîyth H7225 first Conj | N-fs

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

בִּכּ֨וּרֵי bikkûwr H1061 firstfruit N-cp

כֹ֜ל kôl H3605 all N-ms

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

תְּר֣וּמַת tᵉrûwmâh H8641 contribution N-fs

כֹּ֗ל kôl H3605 all N-ms

מִ/כֹּל֙ kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

תְּרוּמ֣וֹתֵי/כֶ֔ם tᵉrûwmâh H8641 contribution N-fp | Suff

לַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים kôhên H3548 priest Prep | N-mp

יִֽהְיֶ֑ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

וְ/רֵאשִׁ֤ית rêʼshîyth H7225 first Conj | N-fs

עֲרִסֽוֹתֵי/כֶם֙ ʻărîyçâh H6182 dough N-fp | Suff

תִּתְּנ֣וּ nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

לַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן kôhên H3548 priest Prep | N-ms

לְ/הָנִ֥יחַ nûwach H5117 to rest Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

בְּרָכָ֖ה Bᵉrâkâh H1293 blessing N-fs

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

בֵּיתֶֽ/ךָ bayith H1004 place N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 44:30

וְ/רֵאשִׁית֩ rêʼshîyth H7225 "first" Conj | N-fs

This Hebrew word refers to the beginning or first part of something, like the firstfruits of a harvest. It is used in Exodus 23:19 to describe the best of the harvest. The idea is to give God the best.

Definition: : beginning 1) first, beginning, best, chief 1a) beginning 1b) first 1c) chief 1d) choice part Also means: re.shit (רֵאשִׁית ": best" H7225H)

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. See also: Genesis 1:1; Job 42:12; Psalms 78:51.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

בִּכּ֨וּרֵי bikkûwr H1061 "firstfruit" N-cp

This Hebrew word refers to the first fruits of a harvest, offered to God as a sign of gratitude and worship. It's an important concept in biblical festivals like Pentecost, celebrating the new crop. The KJV translates it as 'first fruit' or 'hasty fruit'.

Definition: 1) first-fruits 1a) the first of the crops and fruit that ripened, was gathered, and offered to God according to the ritual of Pentecost 1b) the bread made of the new grain offered at Pentecost 1c) the day of the first-fruits (Pentecost)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: first fruit (-ripe (figuratively)), hasty fruit. See also: Exodus 23:16; Numbers 18:13; Isaiah 28:4.

כֹ֜ל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

תְּר֣וּמַת tᵉrûwmâh H8641 "contribution" N-fs

In the Bible, this word refers to a contribution or offering given to God, often as part of a sacrifice or tribute. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers, where it describes the gifts the Israelites gave to God. This word highlights the importance of giving to God.

Definition: 1) contribution, offering 1a) a heave offering 1b) any offering 1c) an offering to God 1d) an offering (of grain, money, etc) 1e) contribution

Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing). See also: Exodus 25:2; Numbers 31:29; Proverbs 29:4.

כֹּ֗ל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

מִ/כֹּל֙ kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

תְּרוּמ֣וֹתֵי/כֶ֔ם tᵉrûwmâh H8641 "contribution" N-fp | Suff

Definition: 1) contribution, offering 1a) a heave offering 1b) any offering 1c) an offering to God 1d) an offering (of grain, money, etc) 1e) contribution

Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing). See also: Exodus 25:2; Numbers 31:29; Proverbs 29:4.

לַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים kôhên H3548 "priest" Prep | N-mp

In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.

Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)

Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.

יִֽהְיֶ֑ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

וְ/רֵאשִׁ֤ית rêʼshîyth H7225 "first" Conj | N-fs

Definition: : beginning 1) first, beginning, best, chief 1a) beginning 1b) first 1c) chief 1d) choice part Also means: re.shit (רֵאשִׁית ": best" H7225H)

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. See also: Genesis 1:1; Job 42:12; Psalms 78:51.

עֲרִסֽוֹתֵי/כֶם֙ ʻărîyçâh H6182 "dough" N-fp | Suff

This term refers to a mixture of flour and water, or dough, used for baking bread. It can also mean a coarse meal or a kneading trough.

Definition: 1) dough, meal, coarse meal, kneading trough 1a) meaning uncertain

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dough. See also: Numbers 15:20; Nehemiah 10:38; Ezekiel 44:30.

תִּתְּנ֣וּ nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

לַ/כֹּהֵ֔ן kôhên H3548 "priest" Prep | N-ms

Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.

לְ/הָנִ֥יחַ nûwach H5117 "to rest" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

To rest means to settle down and remain in one place, and can be used literally or figuratively. This verb appears in many parts of the Bible, including Exodus 20:11 and Matthew 11:28.

Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiph) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hoph) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst) Also means: ya.nach (יָנַח "to rest" H3240)

Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: cease, be confederate, lay, let down, (be) quiet, remain, (cause to, be at, give, have, make to) rest, set down. Compare H3241 (יָנִים). See also: Genesis 8:4; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 125:3.

בְּרָכָ֖ה Bᵉrâkâh H1293 "blessing" N-fs

In the Bible, a blessing is a gift from God, bringing prosperity and praise. It appears in Genesis and Psalms, where people bless God and each other. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian traditions.

Definition: 1) blessing 2) (source of) blessing 3) blessing, prosperity 4) blessing, praise of God 5) a gift, present 6) treaty of peace

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: blessing, liberal, pool, present. See also: Genesis 12:2; 2 Kings 5:15; Psalms 3:9.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

בֵּיתֶֽ/ךָ bayith H1004 "place" N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 44:30

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Context
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Ezekiel 44:30 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:30
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:30
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:30
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:30
Sermons on Ezekiel 44:30

Context — The Duties of the Priests

28In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. 29They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them.

30The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

31The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Nehemiah 10:35–37	We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor.
2	2 Chronicles 31:10	and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”
3	Deuteronomy 18:4	You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock.
4	Numbers 18:12–18	I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits. The firstfruits of everything in their land that they bring to the LORD will belong to you. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them. Every devoted thing in Israel belongs to you. The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. And their meat belongs to you, just as the breast and right thigh of the wave offering belong to you.
5	Numbers 15:19–21	and you eat the food of the land, you shall lift up an offering to the LORD. From the first of your dough, you are to lift up a cake as a contribution; offer it just like an offering from the threshing floor. Throughout your generations, you are to give the LORD an offering from the first of your dough.
6	Proverbs 3:9–10	Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
7	Exodus 13:12	you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.
8	Exodus 23:19	Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.
9	Exodus 13:2	“Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.”
10	James 1:18	He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

Ezekiel 44:30 Summary

[Ezekiel 44:30 teaches us that giving to God and His work is an important part of our relationship with Him. By giving our 'first batch of dough' to the priest, we are showing that we trust God to provide for us and that we are grateful for His blessings (Deuteronomy 26:1-11). This principle can be applied to our lives today by prioritizing God's kingdom in our financial decisions and trusting Him to take care of our needs (Matthew 6:33). As we give to God and His work, we can experience the blessing of knowing that we are honoring Him and that He is working in our lives.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of giving the first batch of dough to the priest?

Giving the first batch of dough to the priest, as mentioned in Ezekiel 44:30, is a way of honoring God and recognizing His provision in our lives, similar to the principle found in Deuteronomy 26:1-11, where the firstfruits are offered to God as a sign of gratitude and worship.

Why do the priests get the best of all the firstfruits and contributions?

The priests receive the best of all the firstfruits and contributions as a way of supporting their ministry and recognizing their role as spiritual leaders, as seen in Numbers 18:8-24, where God instructs the Israelites to provide for the Levites and priests through various offerings.

How does this verse relate to the concept of tithing?

The concept of giving the first batch of dough to the priest in Ezekiel 44:30 is related to the idea of tithing, where a portion of one's income is set aside for God's work, as taught in Malachi 3:10 and other passages, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God's kingdom in our financial decisions.

What is the promised blessing for giving to the priest?

The promised blessing for giving to the priest, as stated in Ezekiel 44:30, is that a blessing may rest upon one's home, similar to the promise found in Proverbs 3:9-10, where honoring God with one's wealth is connected to being blessed with abundance and prosperity.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can practically apply the principle of giving my 'first batch of dough' to God in my daily life?
How can I ensure that I am prioritizing God's work and His kingdom in my financial decisions, just like the Israelites were instructed to do?
In what ways can I show gratitude and worship to God for the blessings He has given me, just like the Israelites did when they offered their firstfruits to Him?
What does it mean for a blessing to 'rest upon my home', and how can I experience this blessing in my own life?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:30

And the first of all the first fruits of all things, and every oblation, of all of every sort of your oblations shall be the priests,.... Suggesting, that their offerings or contributions, which

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:30

And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest's: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:30

And the first; so soon as the first-fruits are ripe in the field, your vineyards and olive-yards, &c.; nay, redemption money for the first-born of man was theirs. Every oblation, whether free-will offering or prescribed. Of every sort; of what sort soever, whether of flock, or herd, &c. The first of your dough: it is conceived this was of every mass of dough they made, and of the first of the dough which every year they first made of the new corn, as by the custom of the Jews at this day appears, who, since they cannot give to the priest, will burn a little cake of every batch in the oven. That he, the priest, may bless and pray for thee.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:30

Ezekiel 44:30 And the first of all the firstfruits of all [things], and every oblation of all, of every [sort] of your oblations, shall be the priest’ s: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house.Ver. 30. That he may cause the blessing.] Tithe and be rich. See Malachi 3:10.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:30

30. And the first] Or, the best. Cf. Exodus 23:19; Exodus 34:26; Numbers 18:13; Deuteronomy 18:4. and every oblation] The word sometimes rendered heave offering. Numbers 15:19; Numbers 18:19. It means a part taken from a larger whole, cf. Ezekiel 45:1, &c., where the portion of land dedicated to the use of the priests and Levites is so called. of your dough] The term occurs again only Numbers 15:20-21; Nehemiah 10:37, and is of doubtful meaning. LXX., dough; Targ. Syr., baking trough; others, coarse meal. On the “blessing,” Malachi 3:10; Proverbs 3:9-10.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:30

29-31. The priests lived from the temple offerings, having as theirs the meat offering (Leviticus 2:1-16; Leviticus 6:14-16; Leviticus 7:9-11; Numbers 28:12-13), the sin offering (Leviticus 6:18-29;

Sermons on Ezekiel 44:30

	Sermon	Description
	Condition of Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of fulfilling our obligations to God, particularly through tithing, as a condition for receiving His blessings. He points out that many Chri
	(1 Peter - Part 24): Venerate All God's Creation by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the verse from Peter, chapter 2, verse 17: "Honor all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king." The speaker emphasizes the import
	From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Haggai) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of speaking the word of God under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that even a few minutes of speaking the burden of
	(The Spiritual Man) the Law of Blessings by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the concept of the law of blessings in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of putting one's will into following God's laws and commands.
	Let's Be Rich Toward God by John Piper	This sermon emphasizes the importance of being rich toward God rather than treasuring possessions. It discusses the hazards and helpfulness of money, the significance of valuing Go
	Joshua (Part 6): Dealing With the Past by Richard Sipley	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dealing thoroughly with the things in our lives that God is leading us to address. He uses the story of the Israelites' di
	Christians Must Perform the Truth - Part 4 by Stephen Olford	In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of giving and tithing. One person shares a testimony of how they continued to tithe even after their income decreased, and God faith