tithe (Meaning)
tithe (n)
a levy of one tenth of something
an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
tithe (v)
exact a tithe from
levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)
pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church
pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church
tithe (n.)
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. Almost all the tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges.
Hence, a small part or proportion.
tithe (a.)
Tenth.
tithe (v. t.)
To levy a tenth part on; to tax to the amount of a tenth; to pay tithes on.
tithe (v. i.)
Tp pay tithes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tithe
tithe Sentence Examples
- The faithful Christian felt obligated to tithe 10% of their income to the church.
- The church's financial stability depended on the regular collection of tithes.
- The Levites relied on tithes as their primary source of sustenance.
- Abraham paid a tithe to Melchizedek, recognizing his authority as a priest.
- The Book of Malachi condemns those who withhold their tithes from God.
- Tithing is a symbol of gratitude and obedience to the divine.
- Some modern-day churches have replaced tithes with more flexible financial contributions.
- The tithe was a legal obligation under the Old Testament Mosaic Law.
- Tithing can be a means of supporting both spiritual and social welfare initiatives.
- The concept of tithing extends beyond religion, with some organizations adopting similar practices for funding their operations.
FAQs About the word tithe
a levy of one tenth of something, an offering of a tenth part of some personal income, exact a tithe from, levy a tithe on (produce or a crop), pay one tenth of
donation, alms, largess,contribution, subsidy, dole, grant, beneficence, oblation, charity
No antonyms found.
The faithful Christian felt obligated to tithe 10% of their income to the church.
The church's financial stability depended on the regular collection of tithes.
The Levites relied on tithes as their primary source of sustenance.
Abraham paid a tithe to Melchizedek, recognizing his authority as a priest.
