Their continuing to receive such blessings, however, was contingent on their obeying God’s Law, which included regularly offering to Jehovah “the best of the first ripe fruits ” of the land.
Bangsa Israel bisa menunjukkan rasa syukur dengan menaati hukum tersebut. Contohnya, ketika memberikan korban kepada Yehuwa, mereka harus memberikan ” yang terbaik dari buah masak yang pertama ” di negeri itu.