Where in the KJV Bible does it mention paying ten percent tithes and ten percent offerings?

Answer 1

Tithing in the KJV BibleIf you look up Numbers 18:26-32, it should mention it there. Answer

The above answer does mention tithing. But the main scripture is in the book Malachi where it talks about how we are cursed if we don't tithe. Also in The Bible and I can't remember where and I'm tring to find it it mentions that a tithe is 10% but anything more than that is a gift or offering.

In Malachi 3: 8-12

"Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, 'In what way have we robbed You?' In thithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse for you have robbed Me, even this whole nation. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may food in my house, And try me now in this," Says the Lord of Hosts. If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. "

And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, not shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field.

Inother words God telling us to test him and see if he wont come through with the promise of such blessings that we can barely contain it. Kinda like the story in John 21 about the disciples who caught so much fish they had to have help getting the net in the boat.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

The word tithe means 10%. References from the Bible are:

1. Lev 27:30, 32-'A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.'

This means that a tenth of everything your land produce (company produces, or what you make) belongs to God. Which then you have to ask, why do we give our money that we worked for to God? I mean he has everything right?

2. Psalms 24:1 says "1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it,

the world, and all who live in it;"

So this means that that shirt on your back that you have, it isn't yours, it's God's shirt who has allowed you to wear it and buy it. He is so great that He supplies what you need, your food, your toothbrush, and your home. All He asks is for part of His money back so He can help others who are not as fortunate as yourself.

The previous poster on this question said that there was no answer for this. That the Bible did not require tithe. Well, here is another answer from the Bible.

3. Malachi 3:8-10 8 "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me.

"But you ask, 'How do we rob you?'

"In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse---the whole nation of you---because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

I'm not going to say that you should tithe or not. But I am going to say that the Bible is correct. God will always provide. The first 2 chapters of Malachi says that the Priests were misusing the offerings, but still God says that we should give back the money to God even if the leaders are deceitful.

There are other verses available namely; I Cor 9:14, Luke 10:27, and Matthew 23:23.

You will find more information and can search keywords at the site on the Related Links.

Answer 3

Leviticus 27:32

The entire tithe of the herd and flock-every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod-will be holy to the LORD.

Leviticus 27:30

" 'A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.

Deuteronomy 14:22

[ Tithes ] Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.

Malachi 3:10

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.

Answer 4

It never actually says this. The word tithe itself actually means a tenth. However, this is based off of the law of the ancient agricultural culture. It was law of the land that a tenth of the agriculture, crops, herds, and so on be given to help support the high priests, widows, orphans, and other people that would need help. Tithing was a social way to help make sure everyone was fed, and not so much to do with the income of what people made off of the other 90% of their goods.

What it does very specifically say is to help out wherever you can and be generous. "If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs. Deuteronomy 15:7-8" Messages like this are repeated throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Another View:

Earnings may not be the best term to use so let's say annual increased income instead. Now, we must understand that it is God who 'owns' everything and needs nothing from anyone. So why would He command His people to tithe? The Bible flow indicates God intends this percentage of His congregation/church to help with the financial need of His priests/ministry. (start looking here: Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 24:1; Exodus 19:5 and Haggai 2:8). Then consider as the land of Israel is proportioned out, the Priesthood tribe of Levi got very little except that which would come from tithing.

The system of tithing, along with other voluntary offerings, is one of the means by which human beings can give honor to God - showing our grateful and obedient acknowledgment of Him as the Creator of all and 'provider' of all good things. Israel then and now along with the Church believes that tithing has been the revealed financing means for God's work on Earth since at least the time of Abraham to King Melchizedek onwards - equally in force today.

Think about it...we humans really only have 'inherent time' and whatever gifts and opportunities we each have/find (read Deuteronomy 8:18). Can anyone argue that our incomes reflect these God-given talents and our application of them - good or bad; fortunately or not so much so? Now read Proverb 3:9 which says:

Proverbs 3:9-20

New International Version (NIV):

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth,

with the firstfruits of all your crops;

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,

and your vats will brim over with new wine.

11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline,

and do not resent his rebuke,

12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,

as a father the son he delights in.

Shouldn't the creation honor and respect the wish of the Creator? The obvious answer is yes. Therefore, consider that the Englis term 'tithe' is a translation from the Hebrew ma' aser, which means "a tenth part." God claims a tithe of all His followers annual 'increase' as Deuteronomy 14:22 states. This tithe is holy to God and is not for self usage (see Leviticus 27:30). Yes, everything belongs to God and if He needs anything, He would simply create it. But we are here to learn His ways and His character of love-giving. As Jesus even told us that giving is right and good (see Matthew 23:23) as did King David, who is man to misinterpret God's desires:

1 Chronicles 29:12-14

New International Version (NIV):

12 Wealth and honor come from you;

you are the ruler of all things.

In your hands are strength and power

to exalt and give strength to all.

13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,

and praise your glorious name.

14 "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.

Remember, God even 'dared' mankind to test Him in tithing to see if He would or would not test those who listened to His Command or did not:

Malachi 3:10

New King James Version (NKJV):

10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,

That there may be food in My house,

And try Me now in this,"

Says the Lord of hosts,

"If I will not open for you the windows of heaven

And pour out for you such blessing

That there will not be room enough to receive it.

Answer #2 or more:

The tithe is specifically mentioned in the Books of Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.

The tithing system was organized in a 3 year cycle, corresponding to the Shemittah

(7-year) cycle. Every year, Bikkurim, Terumah, Ma'aser Rishon and Terumat Ma'aser

were separated from the grain, wine and oil (Deuteronomy 14:22). On years one,

two, four and five of the Shemittah-cycle, God commanded the Children of Israel to

take a second tithe that was to be brought to the place of the Temple (Deuteronomy 14:23).

The owner of the produce was to separate and bring 1/10 of his finished produce to the

Old City of Jerusalem after separating Terumah and the first tithe, but if the family

lived too far from Jerusalem, the tithe could be redeemed upon coins (Deuteronomy 14:24-25).

Then, the Bible required the owner of the redeemed coins to spend the tithe "to buy

whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink, or anything you wish"

(Deuteronomy 14:26). Implicit in the commandment was an obligation to spend the

coins on items meant for human consumption.

The third year was called "the year of tithing" (Deuteronomy 26:12-14) in which

the Israelites set aside 1/10 of the increase of the land, they were to give this

tithe to the Levites, strangers, orphans, and widows. These tithes were in reality

more like taxes for the people of Israel and were mandatory, not optional giving.

This tithe was distributed locally "within thy gates" (Deuteronomy 14:28) to

support the Levites and assist the poor.

The Levites were assistants to the priests, and did not own or inherit a territorial

patrimony (Numbers 18:21-28). Their function in society was that of temple

functionaries, teachers and trusted civil servants who supervised the weights and

scales and witnessed agreements. The goods donated from the other Israelite

tribes were their source of sustenance. They received from "all Israel" a tithe of

food or livestock for support, and in turn would set aside a tenth portion of that

tithe for the Priests in Jerusalem.

An additional tithe mentioned in the Book of Leviticus (27:32-33) is the cattle

tithe, which is to be sacrificed as an offering at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Answer 5

Mal:3:8: Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings

Gen:28:22: And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

Tithe means ten percent so anywhere in the bible tithe is referenced it means ten percent of income.

Answer

Nowhere in the Bible does it say Tithes should be ten percent.

What it says is, the tenth cattle that passes under the rod. So if you have only 9 cattles, you don't have to give tithes. If you have 1,000 cattle, only the tenth that passes under the rod is your obligation. And 1 of 1,000 is not ten percent.

Only products of the land are Titheable (sp?). Fishermen are not obligated to Tithe.

Money is never a titheable commodity; only produce from the land.
This was 1st acknowledged in Genesis 14;18-20 but other scriptures are Numbers 18;26 & Leviticus 27;30-31

Answer 6

You will find the answer to your question " where does the KJV talk about 10%?" , addressed in the book of Leviticus (the Law). You will find7 the reference in Leviticus chapter 2 (the law) There you will see the word tithe, look that up in a Hebrew dictionary Word 4643. The word Tithe actually means the tenth part.

Answer 7

numbers18:26