28 At the end of every three years, bring all the tithes of that year's produce and store it in your towns,
28 At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates:
28 "At the end of every three years you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in the same year and lay it up within your towns.
28 At the end of every third year, gather the tithe from all your produce of that year and put it aside in storage.
28 "At the end of every third year you shall bring out the tithe of your produce of that year and store it up within your gates.
28 "At the end of every third year, bring the entire tithe of that year's harvest and store it in the nearest town.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 14:28
Commentary on Deuteronomy 14:22-29
(Read Deuteronomy 14:22-29)
A second portion from the produce of their land was required. The whole appointment evidently was against the covetousness, distrust, and selfishness of the human heart. It promoted friendliness, liberality, and cheerfulness, and raised a fund for the relief of the poor. They were taught that their worldly portion was most comfortably enjoyed, when shared with their brethren who were in want. If we thus serve God, and do good with what we have, it is promised that the Lord our God will bless us in all the works of our land. The blessing of God is all to our outward prosperity; and without that blessing, the work of our hands will bring nothing to pass. The blessing descends upon the working hand. Expect not that God should bless thee in thy idleness and love of ease. And it descends upon the giving hand. He who thus scatters, certainly increases; and to be free and generous in the support of religion, and any good work, is the surest and safest way of thriving.