KJV ORIGINAL
And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s: it is holy unto the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A tenth of everything the land produces—whether it's grain from the fields or fruit from the trees—belongs to the LORD. It is set apart as holy for the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse establishes that a tenth of all crops and produce belongs to God and is considered sacred.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of their covenant with God after leaving Egypt. The tithe system was both a form of worship and a practical way to support the Levites (the priestly tribe who had no land inheritance) and care for the poor. In an agricultural society, crops and fruit were the primary forms of wealth and sustenance.
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