Deuteronomy 14:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Israel must give one-tenth of all annual crop increase as a tithe.
The Context of Deuteronomy 14:22
Shifts from dietary law to agricultural tithe: a tenth of annual crops.
What Does Deuteronomy 14:22 Mean?
The tithe is a percentage—one-tenth—of the harvest each year. This is an obligation, not a voluntary offering, and applies to 'all the increase,' meaning no crop is exempt.
The tithe represents a return to God of a portion of what He has blessed. It is both a practical provision and a spiritual acknowledgment of dependence on divine providence.
Deuteronomy 14:22 in the Original Language
tithe (מַעְשֵׂר, maasar) — literally 'a tenth'; the tithe is a foundational obligation in Israelite law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 14:22
What does Deuteronomy 14:22 mean?
Israel must give one-tenth of all annual crop increase as a tithe.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 14:22?
Shifts from dietary law to agricultural tithe: a tenth of annual crops.