For thousands of years, tithing—giving God a tenth of one’s income—has been a fundamental component of good stewardship. This old biblical precept still directs the financial contributions of many Christians today. This extensive list of Bible scriptures on tithing can help you grasp the significance, intent, and benefits of the practice, whether you’re unfamiliar with it or want to expand your knowledge.
Tithe Bible Verse
We’ll look at the Old Testament practice of tithing, its applicability in the New Testament, and the spiritual ideas that guide this act of worship. Let’s study God’s word to learn what it has to say about this crucial area of our faith and money.
The Importance of Tithing
1. Malachi 3:10
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.”
2. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”
3. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
4. Leviticus 27:30
“Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the Lord’s; it is holy to the Lord.”
5. Deuteronomy 14:22
“You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field year by year.”
6. Genesis 14:20
“And blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.”
7. Numbers 18:26
“Moreover, you shall speak and say to the Levites, ‘When you take from the people of Israel the tithe that I have given you from them for your inheritance, then you shall present a contribution from it to the Lord, a tithe of the tithe.'”
8. 2 Chronicles 31:5
“As soon as the command was spread abroad, the people of Israel gave in abundance the firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field. And they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.”
9. Nehemiah 12:44
“On that day men were appointed over the storerooms, the contributions, the firstfruits, and the tithes, to gather into them the portions required by the Law for the priests and for the Levites according to the fields of the towns, for Judah rejoiced over the priests and the Levites who ministered.”
10. Luke 11:42
“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
11. Hebrews 7:5
“And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, though these also are descended from Abraham.”
The Purpose of Tithing
12. Deuteronomy 14:23
“And before the Lord your God, in the place that he will choose, to make his name dwell there, you shall eat the tithe of your grain, of your wine, and of your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and flock, that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always.”
13. Nehemiah 13:12
“Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, wine, and oil into the storehouses.”
14. Malachi 3:8-9
“Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions. You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you.”
15. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14
“Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.”
16. Numbers 18:21
“To the Levites I have given every tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting.”
17. Deuteronomy 26:12
“When you have finished paying all the tithe of your produce in the third year, which is the year of tithing, giving it to the Levite, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that they may eat within your towns and be filled,”
18. Proverbs 11:24
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.”
19. Acts 4:34-35
“There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.”
20. 2 Corinthians 9:6
“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
21. Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
22. Philippians 4:18
“I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.”
Tithing in the Old Testament
23. Genesis 28:22
“And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.”
24. Leviticus 27:32
“And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the Lord.”
25. Deuteronomy 12:11
“Then to the place that the Lord your God will choose, to make his name dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution that you present, and all your finest vow offerings that you vow to the Lord.”
26. 2 Chronicles 31:4
“And he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion due to the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the Law of the Lord.”
27. Amos 4:4
“Come to Bethel, and transgress; to Gilgal, and multiply transgression; bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days;”
28. Deuteronomy 14:28-29
“At the end of every three years you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in the same year and lay it up within your towns. And the Levite, because he has no portion or inheritance with you, and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, who are within your towns, shall come and eat and be filled, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands that you do.”
29. Numbers 18:24
“For the tithe of the people of Israel, which they present as a contribution to the Lord, I have given to the Levites for an inheritance. Therefore I have said of them that they shall have no inheritance among the people of Israel.”
30. Nehemiah 10:37-38
“And we obligate ourselves to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the Lord; also to bring to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God, the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle, as it is written in the Law, and the firstborn of our herds and of our flocks;”
31. 2 Chronicles 31:12
“And they faithfully brought in the contributions, the tithes, and the dedicated things. The chief officer in charge of them was Conaniah the Levite, with Shimei his brother as second,”
32. Nehemiah 13:5
“And he prepared for him a large chamber where previously they had stored the grain offering, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests.”
33. Nehemiah 10:38
“And the priest, the son of Aaron, shall be with the Levites when the Levites receive the tithes. And the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers of the storehouse.”
Tithing in the New Testament
34. Luke 18:12
“I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.”
35. Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
36. Luke 11:42
“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
37. Hebrews 7:1-2
“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace.”
38. Hebrews 7:8
“In the one case tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.”
39. 1 Corinthians 16:2
“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.”
40. 2 Corinthians 8:12
“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.”
41. Acts 5:2
“And with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet.”
42. 1 Timothy 5:17-18
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, ‘You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,’ and, ‘The laborer deserves his wages.'”
43. Galatians 6:6
“Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.”
44. Romans 15:27
“For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.”
Blessings of Tithing
45. Malachi 3:10-11
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear, says the Lord of hosts.”
46. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”
47. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
48. 2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”
49. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
50. Deuteronomy 14:29
“And the Levite, because he has no portion or inheritance with you, and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, who are within your towns, shall come and eat and be filled, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands that you do.”
51. Proverbs 11:25
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
52. Proverbs 22:9
“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.”
53. Acts 20:35
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
54. 2 Corinthians 9:10-11
“He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”
55. Proverbs 28:27
“Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.”
Principles of Tithing
56. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
57. 1 Corinthians 16:2
“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.”
58. Matthew 6:21
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
59. Proverbs 3:9
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;”
60. 2 Corinthians 8:12
“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.”
Conclusion
As we come to the end of our study of tithing in the Bible, it is evident that this custom is much more than a simple financial transaction—rather, it is an intense act of worship, confidence, and trust. Scripture makes it clear that tithing is about honoring God with our resources and recognizing His provision in our lives, not just about providing for the practical needs of the church or community.
Though believers today may apply tithing differently, the fundamental values of charity, stewardship, and prioritizing God in our financial matters never go out of style. Upon contemplating these passages, think about how you can incorporate the tithing spirit into your own life, keeping in mind that our contributions are ultimately a reaction to God’s boundless kindness toward us.
