24 But if the [a]distance is so great for you that you are not able to [b]bring the tithe, since the place where the Lord your God chooses (A)to set His name is too far away from you when the Lord your God blesses you, 25 then you shall [c]exchange it for money, and bind the money in your hand and go to the place which the Lord your God chooses. 26 And you may spend the money on whatever your [d]heart desires: on oxen, sheep, wine, other strong drink, or whatever your [e]heart [f]desires; and (B)there you shall eat in the presence of the Lord your God and rejoice, you and your household.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 14:24 Lit way
  2. Deuteronomy 14:24 Lit carry it
  3. Deuteronomy 14:25 Lit give in money
  4. Deuteronomy 14:26 Lit soul
  5. Deuteronomy 14:26 Lit soul
  6. Deuteronomy 14:26 Lit asks of you

24 But if that place is too distant and you have been blessed by the Lord your God and cannot carry your tithe (because the place where the Lord will choose to put his Name is so far away), 25 then exchange(A) your tithe for silver, and take the silver with you and go to the place the Lord your God will choose. 26 Use the silver to buy whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink,(B) or anything you wish. Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the Lord your God and rejoice.(C)

Read full chapter