Exodus 22:29 cpdv — You shall not delay in paying your tithes and your first-fruits. You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You shall not delay in paying your tithes and your first-fruits. You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me. "

— Exodus 22:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 22 — Context

26

If you take a garment from your neighbor as a pledge, you shall return it to him again before the setting of the sun.

27

For it is all that he has to cover himself, to clothe his body; nor does he have anything else in which to sleep. If he cries out to me, I will hear him, because I am compassionate.

28

You shall not disparage the heavens, and you shall not speak evil of the leader of your people.

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You shall not delay in paying your tithes and your first-fruits. You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me.

30

You shall do likewise with those of the oxen and the sheep. For seven days, let it be with its mother; on the eighth day you shall repay it to me.

31

You shall be holy men for me. The flesh, from which beasts will have tasted, you shall not eat, but you will throw it to the dogs.”

Exodus 22:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:29 say?
Exodus 22:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You shall not delay in paying your tithes and your first-fruits. You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me. ”
Where is Exodus 22:29 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 29.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:29.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:29 in?
Exodus 22:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 22:29?
Exodus 22:29 reads (CPDV): “You shall not delay in paying your tithes and your first-fruits. You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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