Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

History of Tithe Paying

How early in the history of the world do we read of tithe paying? BR-ASI9 436.7

“For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all.” Hebrews 7:1, 2. (See Genesis 14:17-20.) BR-ASI9 436.8

What vow did Jacob make at Bethel? BR-ASI9 436.9

“And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, so that I come again to my father’s house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: . . . and of all that Thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto Thee.” Genesis 28:20-22. BR-ASI9 436.10

Did Christ Himself approve of tithe paying? BR-ASI9 436.11

“Ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” Matthew 23:23. BR-ASI9 436.12