1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Exodus 25:2 | Speak to the children of Israel,* that they bring first-fruits to me: of every man that offereth of his own accord, you shall take them. Exodus 35:5. | First-fruits: offerings, of some of the best and choicest of their goods. (Challoner) --- This was the first time such a voluntary offering was made by the Hebrews. (Menochius) --- It is a lesson for Christians to be liberal for God's service. (Worthington) |