Old Testament

We’ve compiled a shortlist of key terms (and Bible verses) to support your study on tithing. So, you can distinguish between the Bible-based tithe and the modern-day version of tithing. And this helps you identify false teachings about the tithe. We must have a working knowledge of words, concepts, and doctrines associated with tithing. With … Read more

The Mosaic Law and Tithes What is the law of tithing? What’s the relationship between the Mosaic Law and tithing? The Mosaic Law, also known as the Law of Moses or Mosaic Covenant, governed every aspect of life for the children of Israel. The Law consists of 613 commandments, which include the tithe command. Under … Read more

The tribe of Levi, the poor, widows, strangers, and fatherless, received tithes. The Bible identifies the tithe recipients in verses such as Numbers 18:25-29 and Deuteronomy 14:28-29. Additionally, those who received tithes had to reside within the land of ancient Israel. Jacob (later named Israel) fathered 12 sons. The family of each son is considered … Read more

According to the Bible, farmers and herdsmen paid tithes. The biblical tithe consisted of crops and livestock. Because of this, the farmers and herdsmen who lived off the land were responsible for paying tithes. Many preachers insist that their church members should tithe (i.e., give 10% of their income to the church). Why is this … Read more

The biblical tithe is 10% of crops and livestock. Although the church teaches the tithe is 10% percent of your income, the scriptures never describe the tithe as money. The tithe only consisted of items the Hebrew Israelites could eat and drink (Deuteronomy 14:24-26). Now, let’s take a closer look at the tithe meaning in … Read more