Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Use the silver to buy whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink, or anything you wish. Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice. New Living Translation When you arrive, you may use the money to buy any kind of food you want—cattle, sheep, goats, wine, or other alcoholic drink. Then feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and celebrate with your household. English Standard Version and spend the money for whatever you desire—oxen or sheep or wine or strong drink, whatever your appetite craves. And you shall eat there before the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. Berean Standard Bible Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. Berean Literal Bible And you shall spend the silver for whatever your soul desires, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for anything that your soul desires; and you shall eat there before the face of YHWH your God, and you shall rejoice—you and your house. King James Bible And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, New King James Version And you shall spend that money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep, for wine or similar drink, for whatever your heart desires; you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household. New American Standard Bible And you may spend the money on whatever your heart desires: on oxen, sheep, wine, other strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. NASB 1995 “You may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. NASB 1977 “And you may spend the money for whatever your heart desires, for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or strong drink, or whatever your heart desires; and there you shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. Legacy Standard Bible And you may spend the money for whatever your heart desires: for oxen or sheep or wine or strong drink or whatever your heart desires; and there you shall eat in the presence of Yahweh your God and be glad, you and your household. Amplified Bible You may spend the money for anything your heart desires: for oxen, or sheep, or wine, or [other] strong drink, or anything else you want. You shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household. Berean Annotated Bible Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} and rejoice with your household. Christian Standard Bible You may spend the silver on anything you want: cattle, sheep, goats, wine, beer, or anything you desire. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your family. Holman Christian Standard Bible You may spend the money on anything you want: cattle, sheep, wine, beer, or anything you desire. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your family. American Standard Version and thou shalt bestow the money for whatsoever thy soul desireth, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul asketh of thee; and thou shalt eat there before Jehovah thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou and thy household. Contemporary English Version When you and your family arrive, spend the money on food for a big celebration. Buy cattle, sheep, goats, wine, beer, and if there are any other kinds of food that you want, buy those too. English Revised Version and thou shalt bestow the money for whatsoever thy soul desireth, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul asketh of thee: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou and thine household: GOD'S WORD® Translation Use the silver to buy whatever you want: cattle, sheep, goats, wine, liquor-whatever you choose. Then you and your family will eat and enjoy yourselves there in the presence of the LORD your God. Good News Translation Spend it on whatever you want--beef, lamb, wine, beer--and there, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your families are to eat and enjoy yourselves. International Standard Version You may spend the money to your heart's content to buy livestock, flocks, wine, strong drink, and whatever you desire. You and your household may eat there and rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God." NET Bible Then you may spend the money however you wish for cattle, sheep, wine, beer, or whatever you desire. You and your household may eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and enjoy it. New Heart English Bible and you shall bestow the money for whatever your soul desires, for cattle, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever your soul asks of you; and you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household. Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt bestow that money for whatever thy soul desireth, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thy household. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. World English Bible You shall trade the money for whatever your soul desires: for cattle, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever your soul asks of you. You shall eat there before Yahweh your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have given the money for anything which your soul desires, for oxen, and for sheep, and for wine, and for strong drink, and for anything which your soul asks for, and you have eaten before your God YHWH there, and you have rejoiced, you and your house. Berean Literal Bible And you shall spend the silver for whatever your soul desires, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for anything that your soul desires; and you shall eat there before the face of YHWH your God, and you shall rejoice—you and your house. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast given the money for any thing which thy soul desireth, for oxen, and for sheep, and for wine, and for strong drink, and for any thing which thy soul asketh, and thou hast eaten there before Jehovah thy God, and thou hast rejoiced, thou and thy house. Smith's Literal Translation And give the silver for all which thy soul shall desire, in cattle and in sheep, and in wine, and in strong drink, and in all thy soul shall ask thee: and eat there before Jehovah thy God, and rejoice, thou, and thine house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt buy with the same money whatsoever pleaseth thee, either of the herds or of sheep, wine also and strong drink, and all that thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, and shalt feast, thou and thy house: Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall buy with the same money whatever pleases you, either from the herds or from the sheep, and also wine and liquor, and all that your soul desires. And you shall eat in the sight of the Lord your God, and you shall feast: you and your household. New American Bible You may then exchange the money for whatever you desire, oxen or sheep, wine or beer, or anything else you want, and there in the presence of the LORD, your God, you shall consume it and rejoice, you and your household together. New Revised Standard Version spend the money for whatever you wish—oxen, sheep, wine, strong drink, or whatever you desire. And you shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your household rejoicing together. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall buy with that money whatever you desire, oxen or sheep or wine or strong drink or whatever you may desire; and you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And buy with the silver everything that your soul wants, from oxen, or from sheep, or from wine, or from strong drink, or from all that your soul demands for you, and eat there before LORD JEHOVAH your God and rejoice, you and your household: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt bestow the money for whatsoever thy soul desireth, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul asketh of thee; and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou and thy household. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt give the money for whatsoever thy soul shall desire, for oxen or for sheep, or for wine, or thou shalt lay it out on strong drink, or on whatsoever thy soul may desire, and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice and thy house, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Giving Tithes…25then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. 26Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. 27And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.… Cross References Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: Deuteronomy 12:20-21 When the LORD your God expands your territory as He has promised, and you crave meat and say, “I want to eat meat,” you may eat it whenever you want. / If the place where the LORD your God chooses to put His Name is too far from you, then you may slaughter any of the herd or flock He has given you, as I have commanded you, and you may eat it within your gates whenever you want. Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. Deuteronomy 12:17-18 Within your gates you must not eat the tithe of your grain or new wine or oil, the firstborn of your herds or flocks, any of the offerings that you have vowed to give, or your freewill offerings or special gifts. / Instead, you must eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God will choose—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in all you do, 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. Deuteronomy 16:11 and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. and rejoice with your household. Deuteronomy 12:12 And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. Deuteronomy 16:14-15 And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete. Nehemiah 8:10 Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Isaiah 25:6 On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. 1 Samuel 1:24-25 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. 1 Kings 8:66 On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. 2 Chronicles 30:21-22 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. Psalm 104:15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works: Treasury of Scripture And you shall bestow that money for whatever your soul lusts after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever your soul desires: and you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you, and your household, bestow Ezra 7:15-17,22 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellers have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, … Matthew 21:12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; thy soul Deuteronomy 12:15,20,21 Notwithstanding thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy gates, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee: the unclean and the clean may eat thereof, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart… Psalm 106:14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 1 Corinthians 6:12,13 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any… desireth [heb] asketh of thee Deuteronomy 12:7,12,18 And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee… Deuteronomy 26:11 And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you. rejoice Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. Jump to Previous Appetite Bestow Buy Cattle Craves Desire Desires Desireth Drink Eat Heart Household Lusteth Money Oxen Rejoice Sheep Silver Soul Strong Use Whatever Whatsoever WineJump to Next Appetite Bestow Buy Cattle Craves Desire Desires Desireth Drink Eat Heart Household Lusteth Money Oxen Rejoice Sheep Silver Soul Strong Use Whatever Whatsoever WineDeuteronomy 14 1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning3. What may and may not be eaten 4. of animals 9. of fishes 11. of fowls 21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten 22. Tithes of Divine Service 23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord 28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: This phrase refers to the practice of converting tithes into money for those who lived far from the central place of worship. The Israelites were instructed to bring their tithes to the designated place of worship, but if the journey was too long, they could sell their produce and bring the money instead. This flexibility highlights God's understanding of practical needs and the importance of worship. The emphasis on "anything you desire" underscores the freedom given to the worshiper within the bounds of God's law, reflecting a personal and heartfelt participation in worship. cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish: You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God: and rejoice with your household: Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving these instructions as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. Jerusalem Although not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the central place of worship where the Israelites would eventually bring their tithes and offerings. 5. Feasts and Celebrations The context of this verse involves the use of tithes for religious feasts and celebrations before the Lord. Teaching Points Joyful WorshipThe verse emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the Lord's presence. Worship should be a joyful experience, reflecting gratitude for God's blessings. Generosity and Sharing The instruction to use tithes for feasting and sharing with others highlights the value of generosity and community in worship. God's Provision Recognize that all provisions come from God, and our response should be one of thankfulness and celebration. Holistic Worship Worship involves not just spiritual acts but also physical expressions of joy and community, such as feasting and celebrating together. Intentional Celebration Plan and prioritize times of celebration and worship, ensuring they are centered around God's goodness and provision. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 14:26?2. How does Deuteronomy 14:26 guide us in using resources for God's glory? 3. What does "rejoice before the LORD" teach about worship and gratitude? 4. How can Deuteronomy 14:26 influence our financial decisions today? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 14:26 with New Testament teachings on generosity and stewardship. 6. How can we apply "whatever your soul desires" within biblical boundaries today? 7. What does Deuteronomy 14:26 imply about God's view on alcohol consumption? 8. How does Deuteronomy 14:26 align with the broader biblical teachings on tithing? 9. Why does Deuteronomy 14:26 permit spending tithe money on "wine or strong drink"? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 14? 11. What is the Bible's stance on alcohol consumption? 12. What is the Christian Perspective on drinking wine? 13. What is the Bible's stance on alcohol consumption? 14. Deuteronomy 14:22–27 says tithes can be exchanged for money if travel is too far. Does this contradict other biblical teachings on tithing? What Does Deuteronomy 14:26 Mean Then you may spend the money on anything you desire• Context: Verses 24–25 explain that when travel to the sanctuary was too far, produce tithe could be converted to silver. • God’s command shows He trusts His people with liberty; the funds are still consecrated, yet choice is personal (Deuteronomy 12:17-19; 2 Corinthians 9:7). • The phrase affirms that worship is not mere duty; heartfelt desire matters (Psalm 37:4). • Because Scripture is accurate and literal, the permission is genuine—God invites real enjoyment in worship. cattle, sheep • Primary sacrificial animals (Leviticus 3:1; Deuteronomy 12:6). • Purchasing them allowed families to bring tangible offerings of thanksgiving and fellowship (1 Samuel 1:24). • Sacrifice and celebration blend: life surrendered to God, joy returned from God (Hebrews 13:15-16). wine, strong drink • “Wine that makes man’s heart glad” is God’s gift (Psalm 104:15). • Strong drink (distinct from wine) could be included, signaling full-orbed festivity, yet Scripture everywhere forbids drunkenness (Proverbs 23:20-21; Ephesians 5:18). • Jesus later turned water into wine at Cana (John 2:1-11), underscoring that properly received, such gifts honor God. or anything you wish • The list is not exhaustive; God grants broad freedom within His moral bounds (Romans 14:17; 1 Timothy 6:17). • Worshipers could tailor the menu to their family’s tastes, making the celebration personal and memorable. • Liberty never cancels holiness, but it does spotlight God’s generosity (James 1:17). You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God • The place mattered—the sanctuary God chose (Deuteronomy 12:5-7). • Feasting “in the presence” emphasizes relationship over ritual; God Himself is Host (Psalm 16:11). • Public, communal joy witnessed to surrounding nations that serving the LORD is delightful (1 Kings 8:65). and rejoice with your household • Whole-family worship: spouses, children, servants, even the Levite and sojourner nearby (Deuteronomy 12:12; Nehemiah 8:10). • Joy is commanded because God wants homes marked by glad obedience (Psalm 128; Joshua 24:15). • Celebrating together teaches the next generation that faith is satisfying, not stifling (Psalm 78:4). summary Deuteronomy 14:26 literally authorizes Israelite families to convert their tithe money into whatever food or drink would make a festive, God-centered banquet. By listing cattle, sheep, wine, and strong drink—then widening the door to “anything you wish”—the Lord displays His generosity and invites genuine pleasure in His presence. The command to feast and rejoice with the entire household turns giving into celebration, sacrifice into fellowship, and duty into joy. Properly understood, this verse portrays worship as a family festival before a gracious God who delights in the glad hearts of His people. (26) Thou shalt bestow that money.--The Jews were very particular in not permitting the second tithe to be expended upon anything not permitted here. The rules as to its disposal form a separate treatise in the Talmud, called Ma'aser Sheni, "second tithe."Or for strong drink.--From this it is clear that the use of strong drink is not sinful in itself. The same word appears in its Greek form (Heb., shecar; Greek, siker) in Luke 1:15. Verse 26. - Strong drink; shecar (שֵׁכַר). "Any drink which can inebriate, whether that is made from grain, or the juice of apples, or when honey is boiled into a sweet and barbarous potion, or the fruit of the palm [dates], is expressed into liquor, and the duller water is colored by the prepared fruits" (Jerome, 'De Vit. Cler.').Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then you may spendוְנָתַתָּ֣ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the money הַכֶּ֡סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money on anything בְּכֹל֩ (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you נַפְשְׁךָ֜ (nap̄·šə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion desire: תְּאַוֶּ֨ה (tə·’aw·weh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 183: To incline, desire cattle, בַּבָּקָ֣ר (bab·bā·qār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd sheep, וּבַצֹּ֗אן (ū·ḇaṣ·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock wine, וּבַיַּ֙יִן֙ (ū·ḇay·ya·yin) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication strong drink, וּבַשֵּׁכָ֔ר (ū·ḇaš·šê·ḵār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7941: An intoxicant, intensely alcoholic liquor or anything וּבְכֹ֛ל (ū·ḇə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you נַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ (nap̄·še·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion wish. תִּֽשְׁאָלְךָ֖ (tiš·’ā·lə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand You are to feast וְאָכַ֣לְתָּ (wə·’ā·ḵal·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat there שָּׁ֗ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither in the presence לִפְנֵי֙ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and rejoice וְשָׂמַחְתָּ֖ (wə·śā·maḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome with your household. וּבֵיתֶֽךָ׃ (ū·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links Deuteronomy 14:26 NIVDeuteronomy 14:26 NLT Deuteronomy 14:26 ESV Deuteronomy 14:26 NASB Deuteronomy 14:26 KJV Deuteronomy 14:26 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 14:26 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 14:26 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 14:26 French Bible Deuteronomy 14:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:26 And you shall bestow the money (Deut. 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