Gleaning is ordered in Leviticus 23, the only verse in that chapter not about the Seasons of the LORD. Gleaning was very important, so the poor could have access to good, fresh produce. The LORD shows great compassion for the poor with gleaning and the third tithe, which is laid up especially for them and for the priests who are given the task of distributing to the poor. (See Tithe in Glossary.)

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