KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must faithfully give a tenth of all the crops that your fields produce each year.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to give back a tenth of their harvest as an act of faithfulness and worship.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, establishing a system where they would give back to God from their agricultural abundance. The tithe was used to support the Levites (who had no land inheritance), provide for religious festivals, and care for the poor and needy in their community.
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