Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,โโ declares the LORD.
KJV
Israel [was] holiness unto the LORD, [and] the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.
ASV
Israel was holiness unto Jehovah, the first-fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall be held guilty; evil shall come upon them, saith Jehovah.