tithing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of giving a tenth part of one's income or production to a religious organization or charity.

  - "He faithfully practiced tithing every week."
  - "The church relied heavily on the tithes of its members."

• Noun

  A tax or levy, especially one imposed by a religious body.

  - "The king imposed a tithe on all the lands under his rule."
  - "The tithe was collected annually and used for the maintenance of the temple."

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Synonyms

decenary , decime , frankpledge , fribourg , tenth , tithe

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Variants

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tithing , tithings , tithe , tithed , tithes

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Etymology

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From Old English 'teogan' meaning 'to take' + 'giefan' meaning 'to give'; the practice of giving a tenth part of one's income or production to a religious organization or charity.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Israel, the tithe was collected every third year and was used for the support of the Levites and other religious functions.

2. The practice of tithing dates back to at least the time of the Old Testament, with references to it in both the Torah and the Talmud.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tithe Barn: A barn used for storing the tithes of grain, hay, and other produce.

2. Tithe Curate: A priest or clergyman who received the tithes from a parish.

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Culture

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Tithing has been a significant practice in many religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It is often seen as a way to demonstrate faith and commitment to one's religion, as well as to support the work of religious institutions and charities.

How to Memorize "tithing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box labeled 'Tithing' where you regularly place a tenth of your income or production.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tithing' with the idea of giving back to your community or religious organization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym T.I.T.H.E. - Tithes are Ten Percent of His or Her Earnings.

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