Deuteronomy 26:1

"Deuteronomy."

Key Reflection

In the book of Deuteronomy, the opening line "Deuteronomy" serves as a title for this fifth and final book of Moses, reflecting its nature as a retrospective discourse where Moses reviews the laws and history of Israel. For the original audience, this simple statement immediately sets the context that what follows is part of the covenant narrative, reminding them of their journey and God’s ongoing relationship with them.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Two liturgical enactments having a clear and close reference to the whole of the preceding legislation, form a most appropriate and significant conclusion to it, namely, (1) the formal acknowledgment in deed and symbol of God’s faithfulness, by presentment of a basket filled with firstfruits, and in word by recitation of the solemn formula prescribed inDeuteronomy 26:3,Deuteronomy 26:5-10; and (2) the solemn declaration and profession on the part of each Israelite on the occasion of the third titheDeuteronomy 26:12.

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