Exodus 22:29
Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.
Cross-reference
Exodus 13:12 also instructs setting apart firstborn males, reinforcing the same law of dedicating firstborn.
In Exodus 23:16, the Feast of Harvest is linked to bringing firstfruits, expanding on the command in Exodus 22:29 not to delay offering them.
In Exodus 23:19, the law explicitly commands bringing the first of firstfruits to God, repeating the same obligation from Exodus 22:29.
Exodus 34:19 reiterates that every firstborn male belongs to God, echoing the same command for firstborn.
Exodus 13:2 commands consecration of all firstborn, a direct parallel to the firstborn requirement here.
In Deuteronomy 26:2-10, the detailed ritual for presenting firstfruits fulfills the command in Exodus 22:29 to offer them without delay.
Proverbs 3:10 promises abundant blessing as a result of honoring God with firstfruits, showing the reward for obeying this command.
Proverbs 3:9 echoes the command to honor God with firstfruits, directly reinforcing the principle of giving the first of one's increase.
In 2 Chronicles 31:5, Israel abundantly brings firstfruits during Hezekiah's reforms, obeying the same command from Exodus 22:29.
In 2 Kings 4:42, a man brings firstfruits to Elisha, demonstrating the practice commanded in Exodus 22:29 of giving firstfruits to God's representatives.
Numbers 18:13 further gives all first ripe fruits to the priest, requiring ritual cleanness to eat.
Luke 2:23 quotes the law of firstborn dedication (Ex 13:2) applied to Jesus, directly fulfilling the command.
Ezekiel 48:14 declares the firstfruits of the land holy and not to be sold, reinforcing the sanctity of such offerings.
Ezekiel 44:30 specifies that firstfruits and firstborn offerings go to the priests, detailing the distribution commanded in the law.
Leviticus 2:12 adds that firstfruits may be brought but not offered on the altar for a pleasing aroma.
Leviticus 23:10 commands bringing a sheaf of firstfruits from the harvest to the priest, specifying the practice.
Leviticus 23:17 describes firstfruits as two loaves waved at Pentecost, expanding on the offering.
Deuteronomy 26:10 records the worshiper's declaration when presenting firstfruits, formalizing the act.
Numbers 3:13 grounds the claim on firstborn sons in the Exodus plague — they are consecrated to God.
Deuteronomy 18:4 specifies firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, and fleece are given to the priest.
Numbers 18:15 adds that firstborn sons must be redeemed, while firstborn animals are given to priests.
Numbers 18:12 assigns the firstfruits of oil, wine, and grain to the priests, clarifying the recipient.
Romans 8:23 uses 'firstfruits of the Spirit' to describe the Holy Spirit as a foretaste of redemption, reinterpreting the OT concept.
Romans 11:16 uses the firstfruits analogy to argue that if the firstfruit is holy, so the whole batch—applied to Israel's remnant.
James 1:18 calls believers 'firstfruits of his creatures,' applying the firstfruits metaphor to new creation in Christ.
Leviticus 19:23 extends the firstfruits principle to fruit trees — their fruit is forbidden for three years, then offered.
Jeremiah 2:3 calls Israel the firstfruits of God's harvest, applying the holiness concept from the law to the nation.
Matthew 6:33 broadens the principle of giving God first priority, applying it to seeking His kingdom rather than material goods.
Ezekiel 20:40 mentions firstfruits among required offerings in future worship on God's holy mountain, affirming the enduring practice.