Tithe
A tithe (; from Old English: teogoþa “tenth”) is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization (examples: clergy or churches) or maybe compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products. Several European countries operate a formal process linked to the tax system allowing some churches to assess tithes.
Traditional Jewish law and practice has included various forms of tithing since ancient times. Orthodox Jews commonly practice ma’aser kesafim (tithing 10% of their income to charity). In modern Israel, Jews continue to follow the laws of agricultural tithing, e.g., ma’aser rishon, terumat ma’aser, and ma’aser sheni.
With respect to Christianity, many denominations hold Jesus Christ taught that “tithing must be done in conjunction with a deep concern for justice, mercy and faithfulness” (cf. Matthew 23:23). Tithing was taught at early Christian church councils, including the Council of Tours in 567, as well as the Synod of Mâcon in 585. Tithing remains an important doctrine in many Christian denominations, such as the Congregationalist Churches, Methodist Churches and Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Tythe (noun)
obsolete spelling of tithe
Tythe (verb)
obsolete spelling of tithe
Tithe (noun)
A tenth.
Tithe (noun)
The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses. Almost all the tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges. The concept originates in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
Tithe (noun)
A contribution to one’s religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church)
Tithe (noun)
A small part or proportion.
Tithe (noun)
A boon a grant or concession.
Tithe (adjective)
Tenth.
Tithe (adjective)
Receiving a concession or grant; successful in prayer or request.
Tithe (verb)
To give one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
Tithe (verb)
To pay something as a tithe.
Tithe (verb)
To pay a tithe upon something.
Tithe (verb)
To pay a tithe; to pay a 10% tax
Tithe (verb)
To take one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
Tithe (verb)
To pay or offer as a levy in the manner of a tithe or religious tax.
Tithe (verb)
To impose a tithe upon someone or something.
Tithe (verb)
To spare only every tenth person, killing the rest .
Tithe (verb)
To enforce or collect a tithe upon someone or something.
Tithe (verb)
To decimate: to kill every tenth person, usually as a military punishment.
Tithe (verb)
To compose the tenth part of something.
Tithe (verb)
To grant, concede.
Tithe (noun)
one tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the Church and clergy.
Tithe (noun)
(in certain religious denominations) a tenth of an individual’s income pledged to the Church.
Tithe (noun)
a tenth of a specified thing
“he hadn’t said a tithe of the prayers he knew”
Tithe (verb)
pay or give as a tithe
“he tithes 10 per cent of his income to the Church”
Tithe (verb)
subject to a tax of one tenth of income or produce.