23 “‘When you enter the land and plant any kind of fruit tree, regard its fruit as forbidden.[a] For three years you are to consider it forbidden[b]; it must not be eaten. 24 In the fourth year all its fruit will be holy,(A) an offering of praise to the Lord. 25 But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit. In this way your harvest will be increased. I am the Lord your God.

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  1. Leviticus 19:23 Hebrew uncircumcised
  2. Leviticus 19:23 Hebrew uncircumcised

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