Jeremiah 2:3
Douay-Rheims
Israel is holy to the Lord, the first fruits of his increase: all they that devour him offend: evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord.
Francis Patrick Kenrick
Of the increase to be devoted to Him. The people is regarded as consecrated to God. Allusion is made to the consecration of the first fruits. Lev. 23 : 10, 16.
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1863 · Jeremias 2:3
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