4643. maaser or maasar or maasrah

Lexicon

maaser or maasar or maasrah: Tithe

Original Word: מַעֲשֵׂר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ma`aser
Pronunciation: mah-as-ayr
Phonetic Spelling: (mah-as-ayr')
Definition: Tithe
Meaning: a tenth, a tithe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tenth part, titheing

Or maasar {mah-as-ar'}; and (in plural) feminine maasrah {mah-as-raw'}; from asar; a tenth; especially a tithe -- tenth (part), tithe(-ing).

see HEBREW asar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as eser
Definition
tenth part, tithe
NASB Translation
tenth (4), tenth part (1), tithe (17), tithes (9), tithing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַעֲשֵׂר noun masculine^{Numbers 18:28} tenth part, tithe; — absolute ׳מ Numbers 18:26 +; construct מַעְשַׂר Leviticus 27:30 +, מַעֲשַׂר Nehemiah 10:39 (before הַמַּעֲשֵׂר); suffix מַעַשְׂרוֺ Leviticus 27:31; plural absolute מַעַשְׂרוֺת Nehemiah 12:44; suffix מַעְשְׂרֹתֵידֶם Amos 4:4 3t.; —

1 tenth part of homer Ezekiel 45:11, of bath Ezekiel 45:14.

2 tithe, payment of tenth part: with מִן of thing Genesis 14:20; Numbers 18:26; usually construct before noun of thing Deuteronomy 12:17; Deuteronomy 14:23,28; Deuteronomy 26:12; Leviticus 27:30,32; 2Chronicles 31:5,6 (twice in verse); Nehemiah 10:38; Nehemiah 10:39; Nehemiah 13:5,12; absolute Numbers 18:21,26 (twice in verse); Malachi 3:8,10; 2Chronicles 31:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Nehemiah 12:44; ׳שְׁנַת הַמּ Deuteronomy 26:12 the year of the tithe (i.e. of tithing); with Genitive person paying tithe Amos 4:4; Deuteronomy 12:6,11; Leviticus 27:31; Numbers 18:24,28. — compare RS^{Sem.i. 228 ff.; 2nd ed. 245 ff.; Proph. Lect. ii. N.} Now^{Archaeology i. 313; ii. 257 f.} Benz^{Archaeology 309, 460 f.} Dr^{Dt. 168 ff}.

I. עָשׁ Job 9:9 probably error for עישׁ, see עַ֫יִשׁ p. 747.

II. עָשׁ see עשׁשׁ. p. 799.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָשַׂר (asar), meaning "to tithe" or "to take a tenth."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G536 (ἀπαρχή, aparchē): Refers to the firstfruits, which is conceptually related to tithing as both involve setting aside a portion for God.
• G1181 (δεκάτη, dekatē): Directly translates to "tithe" or "tenth," used in the context of giving a tenth part.
• G1182 (δεκατόω, dekatóō): A verb meaning "to tithe" or "to take a tenth," reflecting the action of giving a tithe.

The practice of tithing, as encapsulated by מַעֲשֵׂר, remains a significant aspect of biblical teaching on stewardship and generosity, encouraging believers to honor God with their resources.

Usage: The term מַעֲשֵׂר is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the practice of tithing, where a tenth of one's produce or earnings is given, typically for religious purposes. It is a concept deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, serving as an act of worship, obedience, and provision for the Levites, the poor, and the work of the temple.

Context: The concept of tithing, represented by the Hebrew word מַעֲשֵׂר, is a significant practice in the Old Testament. It is first mentioned in Genesis 14:20, where Abram gives a tenth of everything to Melchizedek, the king of Salem. The practice is further codified in the Mosaic Law, where the Israelites are commanded to give a tenth of their produce and livestock to support the Levitical priesthood, as they had no inheritance of land (Numbers 18:21-24). The tithe also served to support the poor and the sojourner, as outlined in Deuteronomy 14:28-29.

The tithe was not merely a legal obligation but a spiritual discipline that acknowledged God's sovereignty and provision. It was a tangible expression of gratitude and trust in God's continued blessing. The prophets, such as Malachi, emphasized the importance of tithing as a measure of faithfulness to God, warning against neglecting this duty (Malachi 3:8-10).

In the New Testament, while the specific practice of tithing is not explicitly commanded, the principle of generous and sacrificial giving is upheld. Jesus acknowledges the practice of tithing among the Pharisees but emphasizes the need for justice, mercy, and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23).

Forms and Transliterations

הַֽמַּעֲשֵֽׂר׃ הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֑ר הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֖ר הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֗ר הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֜ר הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂר֙ המעשר המעשר׃ וְהַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֛ר וְלַמַּֽעַשְׂרוֹת֒ וּמַעְשַׂ֣ר וּמַעְשַׂ֤ר וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר והמעשר ולמעשרות ומעשר מִמַּֽעַשְׂר֑וֹ מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ר מַעְשְׂרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם מַעְשְׂרֹֽתֵיכֶֽם׃ מַעְשְׂרֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ מַעְשַׂ֣ר מַעְשַׂ֤ר מַעְשַׂ֥ר מַעְשַׂ֧ר מַעְשַׂ֨ר מַעְשַׂר֙ מַעֲשֵׂ֖ר מַעֲשַׂ֤ר ממעשרו מעשר מעשרתיכם מעשרתיכם׃ ham·ma·‘ă·śêr hamma‘ăśêr hammaaSer ma‘·śar ma‘·śə·rō·ṯê·ḵem ma‘ăśar ma‘ăśêr ma‘śar ma‘śərōṯêḵem ma·‘ă·śar ma·‘ă·śêr maaSar maaSer maSar maseRoteiChem mim·ma·‘aś·rōw mimaasRo mimma‘aśrōw ū·ma‘·śar ūma‘śar umaSar vehammaaSer velammaasrOt wə·ham·ma·‘ă·śêr wə·lam·ma·‘aś·rō·wṯ wəhamma‘ăśêr wəlamma‘aśrōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 14:20
HEB: וַיִּתֶּן־ ל֥וֹ מַעֲשֵׂ֖ר מִכֹּֽל׃
NAS: He gave him a tenth of all.
KJV: And he gave him tithes of all.
INT: your hand gave A tenth of all

Leviticus 27:30
HEB: וְכָל־ מַעְשַׂ֨ר הָאָ֜רֶץ מִזֶּ֤רַע
NAS: Thus all the tithe of the land,
KJV: And all the tithe of the land,
INT: all the tithe of the land of the seed

Leviticus 27:31
HEB: יִגְאַ֛ל אִ֖ישׁ מִמַּֽעַשְׂר֑וֹ חֲמִשִׁית֖וֹ יֹסֵ֥ף
NAS: to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add
KJV: redeem [ought] of his tithes, he shall add
INT: to redeem A man of his tithe one-fifth shall add

Leviticus 27:32
HEB: וְכָל־ מַעְשַׂ֤ר בָּקָר֙ וָצֹ֔אן
NAS: For every tenth part of herd or flock,
KJV: And concerning the tithe of the herd,
INT: every tenth of herd flock

Numbers 18:21
HEB: נָתַ֛תִּי כָּל־ מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ר בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְנַחֲלָ֑ה
NAS: all the tithe in Israel
KJV: of Levi all the tenth in Israel
INT: have given all the tithe Israel an inheritance

Numbers 18:24
HEB: כִּ֞י אֶת־ מַעְשַׂ֣ר בְּנֵֽי־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
NAS: For the tithe of the sons of Israel,
KJV: But the tithes of the children
INT: for the tithe of the sons of Israel

Numbers 18:26
HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל אֶת־ הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֨ר נָתַ֧תִּי
NAS: of Israel the tithe which
KJV: of Israel the tithes which I have given
INT: the sons of Israel the tithe which have given

Numbers 18:26
HEB: תְּרוּמַ֣ת יְהוָ֔ה מַעֲשֵׂ֖ר מִן־ הַֽמַּעֲשֵֽׂר׃
NAS: from it to the LORD, a tithe of the tithe.
KJV: of it for the LORD, [even] a tenth [part] of the tithe.
INT: an offering to the LORD A tithe at of the tithe

Numbers 18:26
HEB: מַעֲשֵׂ֖ר מִן־ הַֽמַּעֲשֵֽׂר׃
NAS: a tithe of the tithe.
KJV: [even] a tenth [part] of the tithe.
INT: A tithe at of the tithe

Numbers 18:28
HEB: יְהוָ֔ה מִכֹּל֙ מַעְשְׂרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם אֲשֶׁ֣ר תִּקְח֔וּ
NAS: to the LORD from your tithes, which
KJV: unto the LORD of all your tithes, which ye receive
INT: to the LORD from your tithes which receive

Deuteronomy 12:6
HEB: וְזִבְחֵיכֶ֔ם וְאֵת֙ מַעְשְׂרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם וְאֵ֖ת תְּרוּמַ֣ת
NAS: your sacrifices, your tithes, the contribution
KJV: and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings
INT: your burnt your sacrifices your tithes the contribution of your hand

Deuteronomy 12:11
HEB: עוֹלֹתֵיכֶ֣ם וְזִבְחֵיכֶ֗ם מַעְשְׂרֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ וּתְרֻמַ֣ת יֶדְכֶ֔ם
NAS: and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution
KJV: and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering
INT: your burnt and your sacrifices your tithes and the contribution of your hand

Deuteronomy 12:17
HEB: לֶאֱכֹ֣ל בִּשְׁעָרֶ֗יךָ מַעְשַׂ֤ר דְּגָֽנְךָ֙ וְתִֽירֹשְׁךָ֣
NAS: within your gates the tithe of your grain
KJV: within thy gates the tithe of thy corn,
INT: to eat your gates the tithe of your grain new

Deuteronomy 14:23
HEB: שְׁמ֣וֹ שָׁם֒ מַעְשַׂ֤ר דְּגָֽנְךָ֙ תִּֽירֹשְׁךָ֣
NAS: His name, the tithe of your grain,
KJV: his name there, the tithe of thy corn,
INT: his name in it the tithe of your grain your new

Deuteronomy 14:28
HEB: אֶת־ כָּל־ מַעְשַׂר֙ תְּבוּאָ֣תְךָ֔ בַּשָּׁנָ֖ה
NAS: out all the tithe of your produce
KJV: thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase
INT: shall bring all the tithe of your produce year

Deuteronomy 26:12
HEB: אֶת־ כָּל־ מַעְשַׂ֧ר תְּבוּאָתְךָ֛ בַּשָּׁנָ֥ה
NAS: all the tithe of your increase
KJV: of tithing all the tithes of thine increase
INT: paying all the tithe of your increase year

Deuteronomy 26:12
HEB: הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֖ת שְׁנַ֣ת הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֑ר וְנָתַתָּ֣ה לַלֵּוִ֗י
NAS: the year of tithing, then you shall give
KJV: [which is] the year of tithing, and hast given
INT: the third the year of tithing shall give to the Levite

2 Chronicles 31:5
HEB: תְּבוּאַ֣ת שָׂדֶ֑ה וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר הַכֹּ֛ל לָרֹ֖ב
NAS: in abundantly the tithe of all.
KJV: of the field; and the tithe of all [things] brought
INT: the produce of the field the tithe of all abundantly

2 Chronicles 31:6
HEB: גַּם־ הֵ֗ם מַעְשַׂ֤ר בָּקָר֙ וָצֹ֔אן
NAS: brought in the tithe of oxen
KJV: they also brought in the tithe of oxen
INT: also in the tithe of oxen and sheep

2 Chronicles 31:6
HEB: בָּקָר֙ וָצֹ֔אן וּמַעְשַׂ֣ר קָֽדָשִׁ֔ים הַמְקֻדָּשִׁ֖ים
NAS: and sheep, and the tithe of sacred gifts
KJV: and sheep, and the tithe of holy things
INT: of oxen and sheep and the tithe of sacred were consecrated

2 Chronicles 31:12
HEB: אֶת־ הַתְּרוּמָ֧ה וְהַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֛ר וְהַקֳּדָשִׁ֖ים בֶּאֱמוּנָ֑ה
NAS: in the contributions and the tithes and the consecrated things;
KJV: the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated
INT: brought the contributions and the tithes and the consecrated faithfully

Nehemiah 10:37
HEB: בֵּית־ אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר אַדְמָתֵ֖נוּ לַלְוִיִּ֑ם
NAS: of our God, and the tithe of our ground
KJV: of our God; and the tithes of our ground
INT: of the house of our God and the tithe of our ground to the Levites

Nehemiah 10:38
HEB: יַעֲל֨וּ אֶת־ מַעֲשַׂ֤ר הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂר֙ לְבֵ֣ית
NAS: shall bring up the tenth of the tithes
KJV: shall bring up the tithe of the tithes
INT: and the Levites shall bring the tenth of the tithes to the house

Nehemiah 10:38
HEB: אֶת־ מַעֲשַׂ֤ר הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂר֙ לְבֵ֣ית אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ
NAS: up the tenth of the tithes to the house
KJV: the tithe of the tithes unto the house
INT: shall bring the tenth of the tithes to the house of our God

Nehemiah 12:44
HEB: לַתְּרוּמוֹת֮ לָרֵאשִׁ֣ית וְלַמַּֽעַשְׂרוֹת֒ לִכְנ֨וֹס בָּהֶ֜ם
NAS: the first fruits and the tithes, to gather
KJV: for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather
INT: the contributions the first and the tithes to gather the fields

32 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4643
32 Occurrences

ham·ma·‘ă·śêr — 6 Occ.
ma·‘ă·śar — 1 Occ.
ma·‘ă·śêr — 3 Occ.
ma‘·śar — 11 Occ.
ma‘·śə·rō·ṯê·ḵem — 4 Occ.
mim·ma·‘aś·rōw — 1 Occ.
ū·ma‘·śar — 4 Occ.
wə·ham·ma·‘ă·śêr — 1 Occ.
wə·lam·ma·‘aś·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.