diff --git a/bible/other/tenth.md b/bible/other/tenth.md index 3eb3144f..6ad9d98e 100644 --- a/bible/other/tenth.md +++ b/bible/other/tenth.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ## Definition: ## -The terms "tenth" and "tithe" refer to "ten percent" or "one-out-of-ten portion" of one's money, crops, livestock, or other possessions that is given to God. +The terms "tenth" and "tithe" refer to "ten percent" or "one-out-of-ten portion" of one's money, crops, livestock, or other possessions, which is given to God. * In the Old Testament, God instructed the Israelites to set aside a tenth of their belongings to give as an offering of thanksgiving to him. * This offering was used to support the Levite tribe of Israel who served the Israelites as priests and caretakers of the tabernacle and later, the temple.