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Originally Posted by Armapeet.Singh
Deu 14:22 Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
Deu 14:23 And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.
Deu 14:24 And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:
Deu 14:25 Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:
Deu 14:26 And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,
What does this mean?
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It means the tithe was required to be paid in food and drink and specifically NOT money, and it was to be shared by the tither with the Levite, widows, orphans, strangers, and the tither's household. If they couldn't carry all that stuff, they were to sell it for cash, go to Jerusalem, and then buy the food and drink, and share it as a feast with the Levites, orphans, widows, strangers, and the rest of their household.
It means the commanded tithe was NEVER 10% of wages payable in cash to a priest, rabbi, or pastor.