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. Concept originates in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)
a tenth of the produce of the earth consecrated and set apart for special purposes The dedication of a tenth to God was recognized as a duty before the time of Moses Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek (Gen 14: 20; Heb 7: 6); and Jacob vowed unto the Lord and said, "Of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee "
an offering of a tenth part of some personal income a levy of one tenth of something pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church; "Although she left the church officially, she still tithes"
A parish tax or levy imposed on citizens for the support of a religious establishment In colonial Virginia, tithes were collected to support and maintain the Anglican Church
A tenth; the tenth part of anything; specifically, the tenthpart 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
the tenthpart 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
Ten-percent of ones income, usually understood to mean ten-percent of one adjusted gross income, given as an offering for the benefit of others and as an act of piety, justice and faith in God Most Metanoians give part, but not all, of their tithe to the congregation
A tithe is a fixed amount of money or goods that is given regularly in order to support a church, a priest, or a charity. Contribution of a tenth of one's income for religious purposes. The practice of tithing was established in the Hebrew scriptures and was adopted by the Western Christian church. It was enjoined by eccesiastical law from the 6th century and enforced in Europe by secular law from the 8th century. After the Reformation, tithes continued to be imposed for the benefit of both the Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. Tithes were eventually repealed in France (1789), Ireland (1871), Italy (1887), and England (1936). In Germany support for churches is collected through the personal income tax and distributed according to the individual's religious affiliation. Tithing was never part of U.S. law, but members of certain churches (e.g., the Mormons) are required to tithe, and members of other churches may tithe voluntarily. Tithing was never accepted by the Eastern Orthodox churches