Tithe Definition & Meaning

tithe
noun
  1. a levy of one tenth of something
  2. an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
verb
  1. exact a tithe from; "The church was tithed"
  2. levy a tithe on (produce or a crop); "The wool was tithed"
  3. pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church; "He tithed his income to the Church"
  4. pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church; "Although she left the church officially, she still tithes"

"Tithe" in song lyrics

See how tithe is used in real songs:

  • "does the pastor get the tithe"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how many times in the bible is the ten percent tithe"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jewish tithe"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tithe"

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