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  2. Tithe - Wikipedia

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    A tithe (/ t aɪ ð /; from Old English: teogoþa "tenth") is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. [1] Modern tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques or via online giving, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural ...

  3. Terumat hamaaser - Wikipedia

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    This "tithe of the tithes" is a derivative of the tithe offering (Hebrew: תרומת המעשר ‎ terumat ha-maaser) – a rabbinical Hebrew term based on the commandment in the Hebrew Bible to give a tithe maaser of 10% to the Levites. The first term, terumah, means offering.

  4. Tithes in Judaism - Wikipedia

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    Harvested grapes in basket and reaped barley. The tithe (Hebrew: מעשר; ma'aser) is specifically mentioned in the Books of Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.The tithe system was organized in a seven-year cycle, the seventh-year corresponding to the Shemittah-cycle in which year tithes were broken-off, and in every third and sixth-year of this cycle the second tithe replaced with the poor ...

  5. Offering (Christianity) - Wikipedia

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    The offering in Christianity is a gift of money to the Church. In general, the offering is differentiated from the tithe as being funds given by members for general purposes over and above what would constitute a tithe. [1] [2] In some Christian services, there is a part reserved for the collection of donations that is referred to as the ...

  6. Offertory - Wikipedia

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    In traditional forms of Christianity, a tithe (the first tenth of one's income) is seen as what is owed to God, while alms (offerings) are anything contributed beyond that. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] During the offertory or immediately before it, a collection of money or other gifts for the poor or for the church is taken up.

  7. First Fruits - Wikipedia

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    In England, every tenth egg, sheaf of wheat, lamb, chicken, and all other animals were given to the church as a tithe, so farm products were expected to be donated throughout the year. In France, the tithes—called la dîme—were a land and agricultural tax. The offering of first fruits was also referred to as new fruits.

  8. Terumah (offering) - Wikipedia

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    A terumah (Hebrew: תְּרוּמָה), the priestly dues or heave offering, is a type of offering in Judaism. The word is generally used for offerings to God, but can also refer to gifts to a human. The word is generally used for offerings to God, but can also refer to gifts to a human.

  9. Tithing in Mormonism - Wikipedia

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    The LDS Church is the largest branch of the Latter Day Saint movement, with membership estimated at 16.6 million as of December 31, 2020. [7] The LDS Church was estimated to have received tithing donations totaling between $7 billion [8] [9] and $33 billion [10] USD in the year 2012 (equivalent to $9.3 billion to $43.8 billion in 2023 [11]).