Strong’s H4643

מַעֲשֵׂר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ma`aser

Pronunciation

mah-as-ayr

Definition

Tithe

Meaning

a tenth, a tithe

Usage

The term "maaser" refers to a tenth part of one's produce or earnings, which is set aside as an offering to God. In the Old Testament, it is primarily used to describe the practice of giving a tenth of one's agricultural produce or livestock to support the Levitical priesthood and the work of the temple.

Bible references

Genesis 14:20;Leviticus 27:30;Leviticus 27:31;Leviticus 27:32;Numbers 18:21;Numbers 18:24;Numbers 18:26;Numbers 18:26;Numbers 18:26;Numbers 18:28;Deuteronomy 12:6;Deuteronomy 12:11;Deuteronomy 12:17;Deuteronomy 14:23;Deuteronomy 14:28;Deuteronomy 26:12;Deuteronomy 26:12;2 Chronicles 31:5;2 Chronicles 31:6;2 Chronicles 31:6;2 Chronicles 31:12;Nehemiah 10:37;Nehemiah 10:38;Nehemiah 10:38;Nehemiah 12:44