Leviticus 19:24

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 19:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy, for giving praise unto Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy, for giving praise unto Jehovah.
Leviticus 19:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy, for giving praise unto Jehovah.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy, etc.] Separated and devoted to the service of God, to be given to the priest, or to be bought again of him; wherefore the Targum of Jonathan adds, at the end of the verse, “redeemed from the priest”, a redemption price being given to the priest; and, as Jarchi observes, as the tithe was not eaten without the walls of Jerusalem, but by redemption, even so likewise this: to praise the Lord [withal]; for his abundant goodness in blessing and making the trees fruitful, and bringing their fruit unto perfection; and by devoting the first fruits to God, his name was praised and glorified, as well as by eating them with joy and gladness…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Holy - Consecrated to the Lord, as the first - fruits and tithes were, and therefore given to the priests and Levites, Num 18:12-13; Deu 18:4 yet so that part of them were communicated to the poor widows and fatherless and strangers. See Deu 14:28. To bless the Lord, by whose power and goodness the trees bring forth fruit to perfection. Leviticus 19:25”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“all the: Num 18:12, Num 18:13; Deu 12:17, Deu 12:18, Deu 14:28, Deu 14:29, Deu 18:4; Pro 3:9 holy to praise the Lord withal: Heb. holiness of praises to the Lord Leviticus 19:25”
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