Deuteronomy 26:10
And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O Lord, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the Lord thy God, and worship before the Lord thy God:
Cross-references
Deuteronomy 26:2 commands the firstfruits offering; here the worshiper performs that same action in the ritual.
Deuteronomy 26:4 describes the priest setting the basket down; here the worshiper sets it before God—same step.
Deuteronomy 26:17 records the covenant declaration after the offering, completing the worship sequence.
Deuteronomy 18:4 commands giving firstfruits to priests; here firstfruits are brought to the sanctuary.
Deuteronomy 6:10-13 warns against forgetting God after receiving the land's bounty, echoing the gratitude expressed in the firstfruits offering.
Exodus 22:29 commands not to delay offering firstfruits; this verse fulfills that command.
Numbers 18:11-13 specifies that the firstfruits of oil, wine, and grain are given to Aaron and his sons as the priests' portion, complementing the worshiper's act of offering.
Proverbs 3:9 directly commands honoring the Lord with the firstfruits of all produce, reinforcing the principle behind the offering in Deuteronomy.
Exodus 23:19 commands bringing firstfruits to the LORD's house, the same practice of offering firstfruits described here.
Exodus 34:26 repeats the firstfruits command, reinforcing that firstfruits belong to God as acknowledged in this verse.
Ezekiel 44:30 specifies that firstfruits belong to the priests, expanding on the offering command here.
Romans 11:16 uses 'firstfruits' as a metaphor for the holiness of Israel, drawing on the consecration principle seen here.
Leviticus 2:12 specifies that firstfruits are offered but not burned on the altar, adding a regulation to the presentation here.
1 Chronicles 29:14 acknowledges that everything comes from God, matching the heart of firstfruits giving.