Deuteronomy 16:17

17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 16:17 in Other Translations

17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.

17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

17 All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the LORD your God.

17 each man must bring as much as he can manage, giving generously in response to the blessings of God, your God.

17 Everyone [must appear] with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the Lord your God has given you.

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 celebrate the festival to the LORD your God at the place the LORD will choose. For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.

16 Three times a year all your men must appear before the LORD your God at the place he will choose: at the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks and the Festival of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed:

17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.

18 Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the LORD your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.

19 Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.