Deuteronomy 16:17

17 Each man must bring a gift in proportion to the blessings the LORD your God has given him.

Deuteronomy 16:17 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 16:17

Every man shall give as he is able
The quantity to be given is not fixed in the law, but the wise men appointed it, as observed on ( Deuteronomy 16:16 ) but it is left by the Lord to the generosity of the people, only giving this general rule, that they should do according to their ability, and as the Lord had prospered them; see ( 1 Corinthians 16:2 ) so Jarchi,

``every man that hath many eatables and much goods shall bring many burnt offerings and many peace offerings.''

Deuteronomy 16:17 In-Context

15 For seven days you will celebrate this festival dedicated to the LORD your God in the place he will choose. You will enjoy yourselves, because the LORD your God will bless all your harvest and all your work.

16 Three times a year all your men must come into the presence of the LORD your God at the place he will choose: at the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks, and the Festival of Booths. But no one may come into the presence of the LORD without an offering.

17 Each man must bring a gift in proportion to the blessings the LORD your God has given him.

18 Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people fairly.

19 Never pervert justice. Instead, be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.