35 And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the Lord:
35 "We also assume responsibility for bringing to the house of the Lord each year the firstfruits of our crops and of every fruit tree.
35 We obligate ourselves to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the Lord;
35 We take responsibility for delivering annually to The Temple of God the firstfruits of our crops and our orchards,
35 And we made ordinances to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, to the house of the Lord;
35 "We promise to bring the first part of every harvest to the Lord 's Temple year after year-whether it be a crop from the soil or from our fruit trees.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 10:35
Commentary on Nehemiah 10:32-39
(Read Nehemiah 10:32-39)
Having covenanted against the sins of which they had been guilty, they obliged themselves to observe the duties they had neglected. We must not only cease to do evil, but learn to do well. Let not any people expect the blessing of God, unless they keep up public worship. It is likely to go well with our houses, when care is taken that the work of God's house goes on well. When every one helps, and every one gives, though but little, toward a good work, the whole will come to be a large sum. We must do what we can in works of piety and charity; and whatever state we are placed in, cheerfully perform our duty to God, which will be the surest way to ease and liberty. As the ordinances of God are the appointed means of support to our souls, the believer will not grudge the expense; yet most people leave their souls to starve.