Dictionary entry

Tithe

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

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