Exodus 34:26
Exodus 34:26 in Multiple Translations
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.”
The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk.
The first of the first-fruits of thy ground thou shalt bring unto the house of Jehovah thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in its mother’s milk.
Take the first-fruits of your land as an offering to the house of the Lord your God. Let not the young goat be cooked in its mother's milk
When you harvest your crops, bring the firstfruits to the house of the Lord your God. Don't cook a young goat in milk from its mother.”
The first ripe fruites of thy land thou shalt bring vnto the house of the Lord thy God: yet shalt thou not seethe a kid in his mothers milke.
the first of the first-fruits of the land thou dost bring into the house of Jehovah thy God; thou dost not boil a kid in its mother's milk.'
“You shall bring the first of the first fruits of your ground to the house of the LORD your God. “You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.”
The first of the first-fruits of thy land thou shalt bring to the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.
The first of the fruits of thy ground thou shalt offer in the house of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in the milk of his dam.
I am Yahweh God. You must bring to my Sacred Tent the first part of the grain that you harvest each year. When you kill a young animal/kid either a lamb or a calf, do not prepare to eat it by boiling it in its mother’s milk.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 34:26
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Exodus 34:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רֵאשִׁ֗ית
בִּכּוּרֵי֙
אַדְמָ֣תְ/ךָ֔
תָּבִ֕יא
בֵּ֖ית
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהֶ֑י/ךָ
לֹא
תְבַשֵּׁ֥ל
גְּדִ֖י
בַּ/חֲלֵ֥ב
אִמּֽ/וֹ
רֵאשִׁ֗ית
rêʼshîyth
H7225
first
N-fs
בִּכּוּרֵי֙
bikkûwr
H1061
firstfruit
N-cp
אַדְמָ֣תְ/ךָ֔
ʼădâmâh
H127
land
N-fs | Suff
תָּבִ֕יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֶ֑י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תְבַשֵּׁ֥ל
bâshal
H1310
to boil
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
גְּדִ֖י
gᵉdîy
H1423
kid
N-ms
בַּ/חֲלֵ֥ב
châlâb
H2461
milk
Prep | N-ms
אִמּֽ/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 34:26
רֵאשִׁ֗ית
rêʼshîyth
H7225
"first"
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.
בִּכּוּרֵי֙
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.
אַדְמָ֣תְ/ךָ֔
ʼădâmâh
H127
"land"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to the earth or soil, often describing the ground as a source of sustenance. It is used to describe the physical earth, a plot of land, or even a whole country. The KJV translates it as 'country', 'earth', or 'land'.
Definition: : soil 1) ground, land 1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance) 1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land 1c) earth substance (for building or constructing) 1d) ground as earth's visible surface 1e) land, territory, country 1f) whole inhabited earth 1g) city in Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. See also: Genesis 1:25; 1 Kings 8:40; Psalms 49:12.
תָּבִ֕יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
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.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֶ֑י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תְבַשֵּׁ֥ל
bâshal
H1310
"to boil"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to boil or cook something, like food in a pot. It can also mean to ripen, like fruit growing ripe on a tree.
Definition: 1) to boil, cook, bake, roast, ripen, grow ripe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boil, cook 1a2) to grow ripe, ripen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to boil 1b2) to cook 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be boiled 1c2) to be sodden 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to ripen 1d2) ripen, brought to ripeness
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). See also: Genesis 40:10; 1 Samuel 2:15; Zechariah 14:21.
גְּדִ֖י
gᵉdîy
H1423
"kid"
N-ms
A young goat, often referred to as a kid, is a juvenile goat in the Bible. This word is used to describe a goat that is still young and developing. It appears in various contexts, including biblical descriptions of animals.
Definition: kid, young male goat
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: kid. See also: Genesis 27:9; Judges 6:19; Isaiah 11:6.
בַּ/חֲלֵ֥ב
châlâb
H2461
"milk"
Prep | N-ms
Chalab means milk, symbolizing richness and abundance. In the Bible, it can refer to the richness of cattle or the abundance of the land. This term is also used to describe white or pale things, like milk or cheese.
Definition: 1) milk, sour milk, cheese 1a) milk 1b) abundance of the land (metaph.) 1c) white (as milk)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] cheese, milk, sucking. See also: Genesis 18:8; Judges 4:19; Proverbs 27:27.
אִמּֽ/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
Study Notes — Exodus 34:26
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- Exodus 34:26 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
- Sermons on Exodus 34:26
Context — The LORD Renews the Covenant
24For I will drive out the nations before you and enlarge your borders, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the LORD your God.
25Do not offer the blood of a sacrifice to Me along with anything leavened, and do not let any of the sacrifice from the Passover Feast remain until morning.
26Bring 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.”
27The LORD also said to Moses, “Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” 28So Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 14:21 | You are not to eat any carcass; you may give it to the foreigner residing within your gates, and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. For you are a holy people belonging to the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 26:2 | you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name, |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 26:10 | And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land that You, O LORD, have given me.” Then you are to place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before Him. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 15:20 | But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. |
| 7 | Matthew 6:33 | But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
| 8 | 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. |
Exodus 34:26 Summary
[This verse is telling us to give God the best of what we have, just like the Israelites were supposed to bring the best of their harvest to God's house. This is a way of saying thank you to God for all He has given us, and it's a principle that still applies today, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. We can give God our best by being diligent in our work and by being generous with what we have, just like the Israelites were to give their best to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to bring the best of the firstfruits of our soil to the house of the LORD our God?
This means that we should give God the best of what we have, just like the Israelites were instructed to bring the best of their harvest to God's house, as seen in Exodus 34:26 and also in Deuteronomy 26:1-11, which explains how to give thanks for the harvest.
Why are we not supposed to cook a young goat in its mother's milk?
This command, also found in Exodus 23:19 and Deuteronomy 14:21, is thought to be a humane law, teaching the Israelites to treat animals with kindness and not to cause them unnecessary suffering, much like God's instruction to not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain in Deuteronomy 25:4.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
Just as the Israelites were to bring their best to God, we are called to give God our best, whether in our work, our relationships, or our worship, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, which says to do everything for the Lord.
What is the significance of the firstfruits in the Bible?
The firstfruits represent the best of what God has given us, and giving them to God is a way of acknowledging His provision and expressing gratitude, as seen in Leviticus 23:9-14, which explains the Feast of Firstfruits.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can give God the best of what I have, just like the Israelites brought their best harvest to God's house?
- How can I apply the principle of treating animals with kindness in my daily life, as seen in the command not to cook a young goat in its mother's milk?
- What are some things in my life that I can offer to God as a sacrifice of thanksgiving, like the firstfruits of the harvest?
- How can I balance the desire to give God my best with the reality of my own limitations and weaknesses?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:26
The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring,.... This, and another law in this verse, concerning not seething a kid in his mother's milk, are repeated from Exodus 23:19. [See comments on Exodus 23:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:26
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left unto the morning. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
First of the first-fruits; thou shalt not delay to do this, but shalt bring the very first of them. Or, the first-fruits, even the first-fruits of thy land; which limitation seems here conveniently added, because they were not bound to bring thither all their first-fruits, to wit, those of their own bodies, their children.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
Exodus 34:26 The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother’ s milk. Ver. 26. In his mother’ s milk.] See on Exodus 23:19.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
(26) The first of the firstfruits.—Comp. Exodus 23:19. Thou shalt not seethe a kid.—See Note 3 on Exodus 23:19.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
Verse 26. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.] See this amply considered Exodus 23:19. See Clarke on Exodus 23:19.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:26
26. See on Exodus 23:19.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:26
12-26. Take heed to thyself — Here follows a brief resume of the laws previously ordained, and written in the Book of the Covenant, 21-23. They may be resolved into ten precepts, as follows:1.
Sermons on Exodus 34:26
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Day 72, Mark 7 by David Servant | David Servant delivers a sermon on the dangers of man-made doctrines, using the example of the Pharisees who created numerous 'fence laws' to prevent breaking God's commandments. T |
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The Overcomers and the Church by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on two pictures from Revelation chapter 14. The first picture is of the Lamb standing on Mount Zion with a hundred and forty-four thousand peop |
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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 |
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The Reluctant God - Part 8 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Exodus 34:27, where God instructs Moses to write down the words of the covenant He has made with Israel. The speaker highlights the significa |
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The Call to Battle by Martyn-Lloyd Jones | The preacher delves into the concept of 'First Fruits' as an Old Testament term used to describe offerings set apart for God, symbolizing thanksgiving for His provision. James and |
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(God-Centered Praying) 4. the Kingdom of God by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of God-centered praying, particularly the petition 'Thy kingdom come.' He explains that true salvation leads to a desire to be free from self-c |
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An Anonymous Benefactor by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the story of an anonymous benefactor who generously provided for Dr. Barnardo's village for orphan girls and how God's provision often comes at the right |