23 “When you come into the land and plant any kind of tree for food, you are to consider the fruit forbidden.[a] It will be forbidden to you for three years; it is not to be eaten. 24 In the fourth year all its fruit is to be consecrated as a praise offering(A) to the Lord. 25 But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit. In this way its yield will increase for you;(B) I am the Lord your God.

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  1. 19:23 Lit uncircumcised

23 “When you enter the land and plant fruit trees, leave the fruit unharvested for the first three years and consider it forbidden.[a] Do not eat it. 24 In the fourth year the entire crop must be consecrated to the Lord as a celebration of praise. 25 Finally, in the fifth year you may eat the fruit. If you follow this pattern, your harvest will increase. I am the Lord your God.

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  1. 19:23 Hebrew consider it uncircumcised.