31 (A)if the peoples of the land brought [a]wares or any grain to sell on the Sabbath day, we would not buy it from them on the Sabbath, or on a holy day; and we would forego the (B)seventh year’s produce and the (C)exacting[b] of every debt.

32 Also we made ordinances for ourselves, to exact from ourselves yearly (D)one-third of a shekel for the service of the house of our God: 33 for (E)the showbread, for the regular grain offering, for the (F)regular burnt offering of the Sabbaths, the New Moons, and the set feasts; for the holy things, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and all the work of the house of our God.

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  1. Nehemiah 10:31 merchandise
  2. Nehemiah 10:31 collection

31 “When the neighboring peoples bring merchandise or grain to sell on the Sabbath,(A) we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or on any holy day. Every seventh year we will forgo working the land(B) and will cancel all debts.(C)

32 “We assume the responsibility for carrying out the commands to give a third of a shekel[a] each year for the service of the house of our God: 33 for the bread set out on the table;(D) for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings; for the offerings on the Sabbaths, at the New Moon(E) feasts and at the appointed festivals; for the holy offerings; for sin offerings[b] to make atonement for Israel; and for all the duties of the house of our God.(F)

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  1. Nehemiah 10:32 That is, about 1/8 ounce or about 4 grams
  2. Nehemiah 10:33 Or purification offerings