Bible Dictionary

Tithe

A tenth part of produce, possessions, or income given according to God's commandments.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

337 of 368

Letter

T

Meaning

A tenth part of produce, possessions, or income given according to God's commandments.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 14:18-20
  • Genesis 28:20-22
  • Leviticus 27:30-33
  • Numbers 18:21-32
  • Deuteronomy 14:22-29
  • Malachi 3:8-10
  • Matthew 23:23
  • Hebrews 7:1-10

Also Called

tithes

Original Language

Hebrew

מַעֲשֵׂר

ma'aser

tenth; tithe

Greek

δεκάτη

dekatē

tenth; tithe

Meaning

A tithe is a tenth part of produce, possessions, or income given according to God’s commandments.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the tithe was the giving of a tenth according to God’s commandments.

Tithes are mentioned before the Law, under the Law of Moses, and in the New Testament.

Key References

  • Genesis 14:18-20
  • Genesis 28:20-22
  • Leviticus 27:30-33
  • Numbers 18:21-32
  • Deuteronomy 14:22-29
  • Malachi 3:8-10
  • Matthew 23:23
  • Hebrews 7:1-10
  • Offering
  • Firstfruits
  • Priest
  • Levite

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 14:18-20
  • Genesis 28:20-22
  • Leviticus 27:30-33
  • Numbers 18:21-32
  • Deuteronomy 14:22-29
  • Malachi 3:8-10
  • Matthew 23:23
  • Hebrews 7:1-10

Related Terms

offering firstfruits priest levite

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