Deuteronomy 14:22
New International Version
Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.

New Living Translation
“You must set aside a tithe of your crops—one-tenth of all the crops you harvest each year.

English Standard Version
“You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field year by year.

Berean Standard Bible
You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields.

King James Bible
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

New King James Version
“You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year.

New American Standard Bible
“You shall certainly tithe all the produce from what you sow, which comes from the field every year.

NASB 1995
“You shall surely tithe all the produce from what you sow, which comes out of the field every year.

NASB 1977
“You shall surely tithe all the produce from what you sow, which comes out of the field every year.

Legacy Standard Bible
“You shall surely tithe all the produce from what you sow, which comes out of the field every year.

Amplified Bible
“Every year you shall certainly tithe [a tenth] of all the yield of your seed which is produced by your field.

Christian Standard Bible
“Each year you are to set aside a tenth of all the produce grown in your fields.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Each year you are to set aside a tenth of all the produce grown in your fields.

American Standard Version
Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of thy seed, that which cometh forth from the field year by year.

Contemporary English Version
People of Israel, every year you must set aside ten percent of your grain harvest.

English Revised Version
Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of thy seed, that which cometh forth of the field year by year.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every year be sure to save a tenth of the crops harvested from whatever you plant in your fields.

Good News Translation
"Set aside a tithe--a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.

International Standard Version
"Be sure to tithe annually from everything you plant that yields a harvest in the field.

Majority Standard Bible
You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields.

NET Bible
You must be certain to tithe all the produce of your seed that comes from the field year after year.

New Heart English Bible
You shall surely tithe all the increase of your seed, that which comes forth from the field year by year.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

World English Bible
You shall surely tithe all the increase of your seed, that which comes out of the field year by year.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You certainly tithe all the increase of your seed which the field is bringing forth year by year;

Young's Literal Translation
'Thou dost certainly tithe all the increase of thy seed which the field is bringing forth year by year;

Smith's Literal Translation
Taking the tenth, thou shalt take the tenth of all thy produce of thy used of the field bringing forth year by year.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Every year thou shalt set aside the tithes of all thy fruits that the earth bringeth forth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Each year, you shall separate the tithes out of all your crops which spring forth from the earth.

New American Bible
Each year you shall tithe all the produce of your seed that grows in the field;

New Revised Standard Version
Set apart a tithe of all the yield of your seed that is brought in yearly from the field.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall truly tithe all the increase of your seed that the field brings forth year by year.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To tithe, give a tenth of all the crops of your seed that the field brings forth, year to year.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of thy seed, that which is brought forth in the field year by year.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt tithe a tenth of all the produce of thy seed, the fruit of thy field year by year.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Giving Tithes
22You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. 23And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.…

Cross References
Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Leviticus 27:30
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Nehemiah 10:37-38
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God.

Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...

Genesis 28:22
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

2 Chronicles 31:12
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.

Amos 4:4
“Go to Bethel and transgress; rebel even more at Gilgal! Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days.

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 4:34-35
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.


Treasury of Scripture

You shall truly tithe all the increase of your seed, that the field brings forth year by year.

Deuteronomy 12:6,17
And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your herds and of your flocks: …

Deuteronomy 26:12-15
When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled; …

Leviticus 27:30-33
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…

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3. What may and may not be eaten
4. of animals
9. of fishes
11. of fowls
21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten
22. Tithes of Divine Service
23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord
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You must be sure
This phrase emphasizes the certainty and intentionality required in the act of tithing. The Hebrew root here is "aser," which conveys a sense of obligation and commitment. In the historical context of ancient Israel, this command was not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate. The Israelites were to approach this practice with diligence and faithfulness, reflecting their trust in God's provision and their obedience to His laws.

to set aside
The act of setting aside indicates a deliberate and conscious decision to reserve something for a specific purpose. In Hebrew, the word "badal" can be associated with separation or distinction. This reflects the idea that the tithe is holy and distinct from the rest of one's possessions. It is a reminder that what we have is ultimately God's, and we are stewards of His blessings.

a tenth
The concept of a tenth, or "tithe," is deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition, with the word "ma'aser" specifically referring to this portion. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible. By giving a tenth, the Israelites acknowledged God's sovereignty over all creation and His rightful claim to the first and best of what they had.

of all the produce
This phrase underscores the comprehensive nature of the tithe. It was not limited to certain types of produce but included everything the land yielded. The Hebrew word "tevuah" refers to the increase or yield of the land, highlighting the agricultural context of ancient Israel. This practice served as a constant reminder of God's provision and the fertility of the land He had given them.

of your fields
The fields represent the primary source of sustenance and livelihood for the Israelites. The Hebrew term "sadeh" denotes cultivated land, which was central to their agrarian society. By tithing from their fields, the Israelites were acknowledging God's role in their daily survival and prosperity, recognizing that the land and its bounty were gifts from Him.

each year
The annual nature of the tithe, as indicated by the Hebrew word "shanah," points to the regular and ongoing commitment required of the Israelites. This was not a one-time act but a continual practice that reinforced their dependence on God and their gratitude for His ongoing provision. It also served to cultivate a rhythm of generosity and faithfulness in their lives.

(22) Thou shalt truly tithe.--The Talmud and Jewish interpreters in general are agreed in the view that the tithe mentioned in this passage, both here and in Deuteronomy 14:28, and also the tithe described in Deuteronomy 26:12-15, are all one thing--"the second tithe;" and entirely distinct from the ordinary tithe assigned to the Levites for their subsistence in Numbers 18:21, and by them tithed again for the priests (Numbers 18:26).

The tithe described in Numbers was called "the first tithe," and was not considered sacred. The second tithe, on the contrary, was always regarded as a holy thing.

Verses 22-29. - A tithing of each year's produce of the cultivated ground was to be made; and this tithe was to be brought to the place which the Lord should choose, as also the firstling of the herds and flocks; and there a sacrificial meal was to be partaken of, that Israel might learn to fear Jehovah their God always, reverencing him as their Ruler, and rejoicing in him as the Giver of all good. Verse 22. - Thy seed. "Seed" here refers to plants as well as what is raised from seed (cf. Jeremiah 2:21; Ezekiel 17:5, 6). The reference is to the second or festival tithe which was exclusively of vegetables.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You must be sure to set aside a tenth
עַשֵּׂ֣ר (‘aś·śêr)
Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 6237: To tithe, to take, give a, tenth

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the produce
תְּבוּאַ֣ת (tə·ḇū·’aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8393: Product, revenue

brought forth
הַיֹּצֵ֥א (hay·yō·ṣê)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

each year
שָׁנָ֥ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

from your fields.
הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה (haś·śā·ḏeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land


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