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Faith – אֱמוּנָה

• Sefer HaChinuch (Mitzvah 606) teaches that the declaration of Mikra Bikkurim strengthens faith by tying the fruit of the land to Hashem’s promises and covenant. By publicly affirming that our history and blessings come from Him, the farmer expresses living faith.

Gratitude – הוֹדָיָה

• Mishnah (Bikkurim 3:6–7) describes how all who brought Bikkurim recited the same passage regardless of wealth. This declaration cultivated gratitude, reminding everyone — rich or poor — that their bounty is from Hashem.

Speech – דָּבָר

• Talmud (Sotah 32b) notes that the recitation had to be spoken aloud, emphasizing the role of speech in sanctifying mitzvot. The words of Mikra Bikkurim turn a physical act into a spiritual declaration.

Blessing – בְּרָכָה

• Talmud (Pesachim 116a) connects Mikra Bikkurim to the Passover Haggadah, showing that the declaration is itself a form of blessing and praise, recounting Hashem’s kindness from Egypt to the Land.

Holiness – קְדֻשָּׁה

• Rambam (Hilchot Bikkurim 3:6) explains that reciting Mikra Bikkurim sanctifies the act of bringing the fruit, reminding us that agricultural success is elevated into holy service through words of Torah.

Eretz Yisrael – אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל

• Rashi (Deuteronomy 26:5) explains that the declaration ties the fruit of the land to the historical journey from Egypt to Israel. It highlights that the sanctity of the land itself is bound up in the mitzvah.

Temple – בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ

• The mitzvah required the farmer to recite this passage in the Temple itself, linking their personal produce to national worship and reinforcing Jerusalem as the center of holiness.

Community – קְהִלָּה

• The public nature of Mikra Bikkurim — said in the presence of priests and others — created a communal acknowledgment of Hashem’s kindness, uniting individuals into a collective expression of gratitude.

Reverence – יִרְאַת שָׁמַיִם

• Sefer HaChinuch emphasizes that the declaration fosters awe by making the farmer reflect on Hashem’s salvation throughout history, leading to greater humility and reverence.

Bein Adam L’Makom – בֵּין אָדָם לְמָקוֹם

• The declaration is a direct conversation with Hashem: recounting the redemption, praising His gifts, and affirming loyalty. It deepens the bond between man and G-d through words of Torah and gratitude.