Festivals & practices
Tithe
A tenth portion of produce, livestock, or income set apart under biblical law.
Also called · tenth
What it means
A tenth portion of produce, livestock, or income set apart under biblical law.
Different passages connect tithes with worship meals, support for Levites, and provision for immigrants, orphans, and widows.
How it appears in the Bible
Jesus mentions meticulous tithing while insisting that justice, mercy, and faithfulness must not be neglected.