Tithe
The tenth of anything -- 1Sa 8:15,17. Antiquity of the custom of giving to God's ministers -- Ge 14:20; Heb 7:6. Considered a just return to God for his blessings -- Ge 28:22. Under the law belonged to God -- Le 27:30. Consisted of a tenth Of all the produce of the land. -- Le 27:30. Of all cattle. -- Le 27:32. Of holy things dedicated. -- 2Ch 31:6. Given by God to the Levites for their services -- Nu 18:21,24; Ne 10:37. The tenth of, offered by the Levites as an heave offering to God -- Nu 18:26,27. The tenth of, given by the Levites to the priests as their portion -- Nu 18:26,28; Ne 10:38. Reasonableness of appointing, for the Levites -- Nu 18:20,23,24; Jos 13:33. When redeemed to a fifth part of the value added -- Le 27:31. Punishment for changing -- Le 27:33. The Jews slow in giving -- Ne 13:10. The Jews reproved for withholding -- Mal 3:8. The pious governors of Israel caused the payment of -- 2Ch 31:5; Ne 13:11,12. Rulers appointed over, for distributing -- 2Ch 31:12; Ne 13:13. The Pharisees scrupulous in paying -- Lu 11:42; 18:12. A second Or its value yearly brought to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord. -- De 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27. To be consumed at home every third year to promote hospitality and charity. -- De 14:28,29; 26:12-15.