Skip to content

Exodus 23:19

Exodus 23:19
The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Beware of him,.... Of his face or countenance; observe his looks towards you in a providential way, whether frowning or smiling; observe his directions and instructions, laws and commands:

and obey…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The first of the firstfruits of thy land - The “best,” or “chief” of the firstfruits, that is, the two wave loaves described Lev 23:17. As the preceding precept appears to refer to the Passover, so it…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk - This passage has greatly perplexed commentators; but Dr. Cudworth is supposed to have given it its true meaning by quoting a MS. comment of a Karaite…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 23:10-19

Here is, I. The institution of the sabbatical year, Exo 23:10, Exo 23:11. Every seventh year the land was to rest; they must not plough nor sow it at the beginning of the year, and then they could not…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

19a. Firstfruits to be brought to Jehovah's house.

the first of the firstripe fruits] -Firstripe fruits" (bikkurim) seems to be used here in the wider sense noticed on v.16; and it is said either…