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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Holy Contributions</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/holy_contributions.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/leviticus/27-30.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/holy.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Holy Contributions</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/holy_communion.htm" title="Holy Communion">◄</a> Holy Contributions <a href="/topical/h/holy_covenant.htm" title="Holy Covenant">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Definition and Significance: Holy contributions, often referred to as offerings or tithes, are gifts presented to God as an act of worship, gratitude, and obedience. These contributions are a significant aspect of biblical teaching, reflecting the believer's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision. They serve as a means to support religious institutions, aid the needy, and facilitate communal worship. Biblical Foundation: The concept of holy contributions is deeply rooted in the Old Testament. The Israelites were commanded to bring various offerings to the Lord, including tithes, firstfruits, and freewill offerings. These contributions were integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people. 1. Tithes: The tithe, meaning "tenth," was a mandatory offering of one-tenth of an individual's produce or income. <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30</a> states, "A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD." The tithe was used to support the Levitical priesthood, who had no inheritance of land (<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>). 2. Firstfruits: The offering of firstfruits was a demonstration of trust in God's provision. By giving the first and best portion of the harvest, the Israelites acknowledged God's ownership of the land and His role as the provider. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> encourages this practice: "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine." 3. Freewill Offerings: Unlike tithes and firstfruits, freewill offerings were voluntary and reflected the giver's devotion and gratitude. These offerings were often given during special occasions or in response to God's blessings. <a href="/deuteronomy/16-10.htm">Deuteronomy 16:10</a> instructs, "Then you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you." New Testament Perspective: In the New Testament, the principle of giving is reaffirmed, emphasizing the spirit of generosity and cheerfulness. Jesus commended sacrificial giving, as seen in the account of the widow's offering in <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a>. The Apostle Paul also encouraged believers to give willingly and joyfully, as stated in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>: "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." Purpose and Use: Holy contributions serve multiple purposes within the biblical framework: · Support for Religious Leaders: Contributions were used to sustain those dedicated to religious service, such as the Levites and priests in the Old Testament and church leaders in the New Testament (<a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a>). · Aid for the Needy: A portion of the contributions was allocated to support the poor, widows, and orphans, reflecting God's heart for justice and compassion (<a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">Deuteronomy 14:28-29</a>). · Facilitation of Worship and Community Life: Offerings were used to maintain the temple and later, the church, ensuring that communal worship and religious activities could continue (<a href="/exodus/25.htm">Exodus 25:1-8</a>). Theological Implications: Holy contributions are a tangible expression of faith and obedience. They remind believers of their dependence on God and their responsibility to steward His resources wisely. Through giving, Christians participate in God's work on earth, supporting the spread of the Gospel and the care of His people.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/h/holy.htm">Holy</a><a href="/topical/h/holy_communion.htm">Holy Communion</a><a href="/topical/h/holy_ghost.htm">Holy Ghost</a><a href="/topical/h/holy_ground.htm">Holy Ground</a><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_land_was_the_burial_place_of_the_patriarchs.htm">Holy Land was the Burial Place of the Patriarchs</a><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_land--a_sabbath_of_rest_appointed_for.htm">Holy Land: A Sabbath of Rest Appointed For</a><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_land--a_type_of_the_rest_that_remains_for_saints.htm">Holy Land: A Type of the Rest That Remains for Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_land--abounded_in_minerals.htm">Holy Land: Abounded in Minerals</a><a 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Spirit: is God: As Joined With the Father and the Son in the Baptismal</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_omnipotent.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As Omnipotent</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_omnipresent.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As Omnipresent</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_omniscient.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As Omniscient</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_raising_christ_from_the_dead.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As Raising Christ from the Dead</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_sanctifying_the_church.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As Sanctifying the Church</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_sovereign_disposer_of_all_things.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As Sovereign Disposer of all Things</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_the_source_of_miraculous_power.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Source of Miraculous Power</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_the_source_of_wisdom.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Source of Wisdom</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_the_spirit_of_glory_and_of_god.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Spirit of Glory and of God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--as_the_witness.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Witness</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_holy_spirit--is_god--being_invoked_as_jehovah.htm">The Holy Spirit: is God: Being Invoked As Jehovah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_appoints_and_commissions_ministers.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Appoints and Commissions Ministers</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_can_be_grieved.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Can be Grieved</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_can_be_resisted.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Can be Resisted</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_can_be_tempted.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Can be Tempted</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_can_be_vexed.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Can be Vexed</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_comforts.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Comforts</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_creates_and_gives_life.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Creates and Gives Life</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_directs_ministers_where_not_to_preach.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Directs Ministers where not to Preach</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_directs_ministers_where_to_preach.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Directs Ministers where to Preach</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_dwells_with_saints.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Dwells With Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_glorifies_christ.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Glorifies Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_guides.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Guides</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_has_a_power_of_his_own.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Has a Power of his Own</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_helps_our_infirmities.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Helps Our Infirmities</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_instructs_ministers_what_to_preach.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Instructs Ministers What to Preach</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_reproves.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Reproves</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_sanctifies.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Sanctifies</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_searches_all_things.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Searches all Things</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_spoke_in,_and_by,_the_prophets.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Spoke In, and By, the Prophets</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_strives_with_sinners.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Strives With Sinners</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_teaches.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Teaches</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_testifies_of_christ.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Testifies of Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_personality_of_holy_spirit--he_works_according_to_his_own_will.htm">the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Works According to his own Will</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--brings_the_words_of_christ_to_remembrance.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Brings the Words of Christ to Remembrance</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--directs_in_the_way_of_godliness.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Directs in the Way of Godliness</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--directs_the_decisions_of_the_church.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Directs the Decisions of the Church</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--enables_ministers_to_teach.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Enables Ministers to Teach</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--guides_into_all_truth.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Guides Into all Truth</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--reveals_the_future.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Reveals the Future</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--reveals_the_things_of_christ.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Reveals the Things of Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--reveals_the_things_of_god.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Reveals the Things of God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_such_he--teaches_saints_to_answer_persecutors.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Teaches Saints to Answer Persecutors</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--as_the_spirit_of_wisdom.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As the Spirit of Wisdom</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--attend_to_the_instruction_of.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: Attend to the Instruction of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_teacher,_holy_spirit--the--given_in_answer_to_prayer.htm">the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: Given in Answer to Prayer</a><a 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