Bible verses about Tithe
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook)
- The tenth of anything
I Samuel 8:15,17- Antiquity of the custom of giving to God's ministers
Genesis 14:20; Hebrews 7:6- Considered a just return to God for his blessings
Genesis 28:22- Under the law belonged to God
Leviticus 27:30- CONSISTED OF A TENTH
- Of all the produce of the land
Leviticus 27:30
- Of all cattle
Leviticus 27:32
- Of holy things dedicated
II Chronicles 31:6- Given by God to the Levites for their services
Numbers 18:21,24; Nehemiah 10:37- The tenth of, offered by the Levites as an heave offering to God
Numbers 18:26,27- The tenth of, given by the Levites to the priests as their portion
Numbers 18:26,28; Nehemiah 10:38- Reasonableness of appointing, for the Levites
Numbers 18:20,23,24; Joshua 13:33- When redeemed to a fifth part of the value added
Leviticus 27:31- Punishment for changing
Leviticus 27:33- The Jews slow in giving
Nehemiah 13:10- The Jews reproved for withholding
Malachi 3:8- The pious governors of Israel caused the payment of
II Chronicles 31:5; Nehemiah 13:11,12- Rulers appointed over, for distributing
II Chronicles 31:12; Nehemiah 13:13- The Pharisees scrupulous in paying
Luke 11:42; 18:12- A SECOND
- Or its value yearly brought to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord
Deuteronomy 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27
- To be consumed at home every third year to promote hospitality and charity
Deuteronomy 14:28,29; 26:12-15