# What does Deuteronomy 14:23 mean?

> Deuteronomy 14:23 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> Take that tenth to the place God chooses for his name, and eat it there—your grain, wine, oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks—so you'll learn to always respect and trust the Lord your God.
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> — Deuteronomy 14:23, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

The tithe isn't just given away; it's brought to a special place and enjoyed in God's presence. The point is to keep God at the center of life and gratitude.