Bible Dictionary
Tithe
A tithe was a tenth of agricultural produce, livestock, or other increase set apart for God and designated for Levites, worship, sacred feasts, or the poor. Scripture presents it as an important part of Israel’s religious life, while the supplied source notes that the Old Testament law is not expressly binding on the Christian Church.
Biblical Usage
Tithing appears before Moses in the accounts of Abraham and Jacob and was regulated by the Mosaic Law. It was an important part of Jewish worship, and neglect of it was rebuked by the prophets.
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