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Tithing: meaning, definitions and examples

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tithing

 

[ หˆtaษชรฐษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious practice

Tithing is the practice of giving a tenth of one's income or produce to a religious organization or clergy. This concept is rooted in various religious traditions, including Christianity and Judaism, where it is seen as a way to support the spiritual community and express gratitude for blessings received. Tithing is often considered both an obligation and an act of faith. Many organizations encourage members to practice tithing as a way of demonstrating commitment and supporting their mission.

Synonyms

contribution, donation, offering.

Examples of usage

  • Many churches encourage regular tithing from their congregants.
  • Tithing can be both a spiritual and financial commitment for believers.
  • Some people see tithing as a way to give back to their community.
  • In her faith, tithing is seen as a fundamental responsibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "tithing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dรญzimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคถเคฎเคพเค‚เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zehnten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persepuluhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตััั‚ะธะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziesiฤ™cina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅˆ†ใฎไธ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฎme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diezmo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ondalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ญ์ผ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desรกtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ desiatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅˆ†ไน‹ไธ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ desetina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝ ะฟะฐะนั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diezmo

Etymology

The term 'tithing' originates from the Old English word 'รฐyรพ', meaning 'tenth'. Its use dates back to medieval times when it was customary in various cultures to contribute a portion of one's earnings to the church or religious entities. In Christianity, the practice finds its biblical basis in the Old Testament, where the faithful were instructed to dedicate a tenth of their harvest and earnings to God. Over the centuries, tithing has evolved into a more structured practice within many denominations, often seen as a spiritual duty and a way to promote community support. The tradition is still prevalent today, with churches and religious groups encouraging followers to participate as a way of sustaining their activities and mission. The amount and manner of tithing can vary significantly between different faiths and individual beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,213, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.