Deuteronomy 26:11
New International Version
Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.

New Living Translation
Afterward you may go and celebrate because of all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household. Remember to include the Levites and the foreigners living among you in the celebration.

English Standard Version
And you shall rejoice in all the good that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is among you.

Berean Standard Bible
So you shall rejoice—you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you—in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
So you shall rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your God has given to you and your house, you and the Levite and the stranger who is among you.

New American Standard Bible
and you, the Levite, and the stranger who is among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.

NASB 1995
and you and the Levite and the alien who is among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.

NASB 1977
and you and the Levite and the alien who is among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.

Legacy Standard Bible
and you and the Levite and the sojourner who is among you shall be glad in all the good which Yahweh your God has given you and your household.

Amplified Bible
and you and the Levite and the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.

Christian Standard Bible
You, the Levites, and the resident aliens among you will rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given you and your household.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You, the Levite, and the foreign resident among you will rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given you and your household.”

American Standard Version
and thou shalt rejoice in all the good which Jehovah thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the sojourner that is in the midst of thee.

Contemporary English Version
Then you and your family must celebrate by eating a meal at the place of worship to thank the LORD your God for giving you such a good harvest. And remember to invite the Levites and the foreigners who live in your town.

English Revised Version
and thou shalt rejoice in all the good which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is in the midst of thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then you, the Levites, and the foreigners who live among you can enjoy all the good things which the LORD your God has given you and your family.

Good News Translation
Be grateful for the good things that the LORD your God has given you and your family; and let the Levites and the foreigners who live among you join in the celebration.

International Standard Version
Rejoice with the descendants of Levi and the foreigner among you at all the good things that the LORD your God has given you and your family."

Majority Standard Bible
So you shall rejoice?you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you?in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.

NET Bible
You will celebrate all the good things that the LORD your God has given you and your family, along with the Levites and the resident foreigners among you.

New Heart English Bible
And you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is among you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given to thee, and to thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.

World English Bible
You shall rejoice in all the good which Yahweh your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is among you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and rejoiced in all the good which your God YHWH has given to you and to your house—you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who [is] in your midst.)

Young's Literal Translation
and rejoiced in all the good which Jehovah thy God hath given to thee, and to thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is in thy midst.

Smith's Literal Translation
And rejoice in all the good that Jehovah thy God gave to thee and to thy house, thou and the Levite and the stranger which is in the midst of them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt feast in all the good things which the Lord thy God hath given thee, and thy house, thou and the Levite, and the stranger that is with thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall feast on all the good things which the Lord your God will give to you and to your house: you, and the Levite, and the new arrival who is with you.

New American Bible
Then you and your household, together with the Levite and the resident aliens who live among you, shall celebrate with all these good things which the LORD, your God, has given you.

New Revised Standard Version
Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you and the Levite and the sojourner that is among you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And rejoice in every good thing that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you and to your house, you and the Levites and the foreign settlers who are among you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt rejoice in all the good which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is in the midst of thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and thou shalt rejoice in all the good things, which the Lord thy God has given thee, thou and thy family, and the Levite, and the stranger that is within thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offering Firstfruits and Tithes
10And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land that You, O LORD, have given me.” Then you are to place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before Him. 11So you shall rejoice— you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you— in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household. 12When you have finished laying aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you are to give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat and be filled within your gates.…

Cross References
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.”

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Psalm 100:1-2
A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.

Isaiah 12:3-4
With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, / and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

Psalm 68:3
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.

Luke 15:23-24
Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. / For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

Psalm 97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Acts 2:46-47
With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Psalm 105:43
He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy.

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Psalm 126:2-3
Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.

rejoice

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 16:11
And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.

Deuteronomy 28:47
Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;

the Levite

1 Corinthians 9:11
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

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Deuteronomy 26
1. The confession of him who offers the basket of firstfruits
12. The prayer of him who gives his third year's tithes
16. The covenant between God and his people














So you shall rejoice
This command to rejoice is a directive to express gratitude and joy for the blessings received. In the context of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are reminded to celebrate the abundance provided by God. Rejoicing is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's provision (Philippians 4:4). It is a communal act, reflecting the joy of being in covenant with God.

you, the Levite, and the foreigner dwelling among you
The inclusion of the Levite and the foreigner highlights the communal and inclusive nature of worship and thanksgiving. The Levites, who had no inheritance of land, relied on the offerings and generosity of the people (Numbers 18:24). The foreigner, or sojourner, represents those who are not native Israelites but live among them, showing God's concern for all people regardless of their origin (Exodus 22:21). This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's love and provision for all humanity (Galatians 3:28).

in all the good things
The "good things" refer to the blessings and abundance of the land, including the harvest and produce. This phrase underscores the material and spiritual blessings that come from obedience to God's commandments. It is a reminder of the covenant promises made to the patriarchs, fulfilled in the land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 8:7-10).

the LORD your God has given to you
This acknowledges God as the source of all blessings. The phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people, as well as His sovereignty and generosity. It is a reminder of the covenant relationship established at Sinai, where God promised to be their God and they His people (Exodus 19:5-6).

and your household
The mention of the household extends the blessing to the family unit, which is central in Israelite society. It signifies that God's blessings are not just for individuals but for families and future generations. This reflects the biblical principle of generational blessing and responsibility (Genesis 17:7). The household is seen as a microcosm of the larger community, where God's provision and commandments are to be lived out daily.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Israelites
The primary audience of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are God's chosen people, receiving instructions on how to live in the Promised Land.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God who has delivered Israel from Egypt and provided for them in the wilderness.

3. The Levite
Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle/temple, who did not receive a land inheritance.

4. The Foreigner (Sojourner)
Non-Israelites living among the Israelites, who were to be treated with kindness and included in community blessings.

5. The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants, representing God's faithfulness and provision.
Teaching Points
Joy in God's Provision
Recognize and celebrate the blessings God has given you. Gratitude leads to joy, and joy is a testimony of God's goodness.

Inclusion and Community
Embrace and include those who are different from you, such as the Levite and the foreigner. God's blessings are meant to be shared within the community.

Remembrance and Worship
Regularly remember and recount God's faithfulness in your life. This practice strengthens faith and fosters a heart of worship.

Generosity and Sharing
Be generous with what God has given you. Sharing with others, especially those in need, reflects God's heart and builds community.

Living in Covenant Relationship
Understand that living in obedience to God’s commands brings joy and fulfillment. Our relationship with God is a covenant that requires faithfulness and trust.Verse 11. - And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing, etc.; i.e. with these bounties of God's providence make a feast for yourself and your household, and omit not to invite the Levite and the stranger to partake of it with you. As with the yearly tithe (Deuteronomy 14:23) and the firstlings (Deuteronomy 15:20), so with this portion of the firstfruits, a festive meal was to consummate the service. According to the Law, the firstfruits were the perquisite of the priest (Deuteronomy 18:4; Numbers 18:12, etc.); but of these a portion was to be taken for this special service, and of that a feast was to be made.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So you shall rejoice—
וְשָׂמַחְתָּ֣ (wə·śā·maḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry

you,
אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

the Levite,
וְהַלֵּוִ֔י (wə·hal·lê·wî)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

and the foreigner dwelling
וְהַגֵּ֖ר (wə·hag·gêr)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner

among you—
בְּקִרְבֶּֽךָ׃ (bə·qir·be·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center

in all
בְכָל־ (ḇə·ḵāl-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the good
הַטּ֗וֹב (haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

things the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

has given
נָֽתַן־ (nā·ṯan-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to you
לְךָ֛ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

and your household.
וּלְבֵיתֶ֑ךָ (ū·lə·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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