New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Tithe

• The tenth of anything 1 Sam. 8:15, 17
• Antiquity of the custom of giving to God's ministers Gen. 14:20; Heb. 7:6
• Considered a just return to God for his blessings Gen. 28:22
• Under the law belonged to God Lev. 27:30
• Consisted of a tenth
  • Of all the produce of the land Lev. 27:30
  • Of all cattle Lev. 27:32
  • Of holy things dedicated 2 Chr. 31:6
• Given by God to the Levites for their services Num. 18:21, 24; Neh. 10:37
• The tenth of, offered by the Levites as an heave offering to God Num. 18:26, 27
• The tenth of, given by the Levites to the priests as their portion Num. 18:26, 28; Neh. 10:38
• Reasonableness of appointing, for the Levites Num. 18:20, 23, 24; Josh. 13:33
• When redeemed to have a fifth part of the value added Lev. 27:31
• Punishment for changing Lev. 27:33
• The Jews slow in giving Neh. 13:10
• The Jews reproved for withholding Mal. 3:8
• The pious governors of Israel caused the payment of 2 Chr. 31:5; Neh. 13:11, 12
• Rulers appointed over, for distributing 2 Chr. 31:12; Neh. 13:13
• The Pharisees scrupulous in paying Lk. 11:42, 18:12
• A second
  • Or its value yearly brought to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord Dt. 12:6, 7, 17-19, 14:22-27
  • To be consumed at home every third year to promote hospitality and charity Dt. 14:28, 29, 26:12-15