first of thy ripe] Heb. thy fulnesse. It is fit that God (who giveth all) should be acknowledged as Lord of all, by an holy tribute unto him: and that to be presented first, not onely to professe his right, but to procure a blessing upon the rest. See Malachi 3:10. liquor] Heb. teare. In the precedent precept, God requireth a portion of dry things, here of moist, for he is the Authour and giver of both. first-borne] See * Chap. 13. 2. 12. Chap. 34. 19.