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tenth, tithe

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, 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.
• In the New Testament, God does not require giving a tithe, but instead he instructs believers to generously and cheerfully help people in need and support the work of Christian ministry.
• This could also be translated as "one-tenth" or "one out of ten."

(See also: believer, Israel, Levite, livestock, Melchizedek, minister, sacrifice tabernacle, temple)

Bible References:

• Genesis 14:19-20
• Genesis 28:20-22
• Hebrews 07:4-6
• Isaiah 06:13
• Luke 11:42
• Luke 18:11-12
• Matthew 23:23-24

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