Leviticus 27:30

And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 31:12 Historical context

2 Chronicles 31:12 records that tithes were faithfully brought in and stored, with Levites appointed to manage them.

In Hebrews 7:5-9, the author uses this tithe law to argue that Levi paid tithes through Abraham to Melchizedek, showing a higher priesthood.

Luke 18:12 Allusion

In Luke 18:12, the Pharisee boasts of tithing from this law, illustrating a self-righteous application of the tithe commandment.

Luke 11:42 Allusion

In Luke 11:42, Jesus echoes this tithe command, condemning Pharisees for tithing herbs but omitting justice and love.

In Matthew 23:23, Jesus references this tithe law but criticizes Pharisees for tithing herbs while neglecting justice and mercy.

Malachi 3:8-10 rebukes Israel for robbing God by withholding tithes, directly invoking the Levitical command.

Nehemiah 13:12 records that after reform, all Judah brought tithes into the storerooms again.

Nehemiah 13:5 mentions a large storeroom previously used for tithes, later misused by Tobiah.

Nehemiah 12:44 shows men appointed to oversee storerooms for tithes, fulfilling the law's requirement.

Nehemiah 10:38 details that a priest must accompany Levites receiving tithes, and Levites give a tenth of the tithe.

Nehemiah 10:37 Historical context

Nehemiah 10:37 is a covenant promise to bring tithes to the Levites, reaffirming the Mosaic command after exile.

2 Chronicles 31:6 Historical context

2 Chronicles 31:6 continues the account, noting tithes of herds and flocks were also brought and piled in heaps.

2 Chronicles 31:5 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 31:5, Israel's generous response to Hezekiah's reform shows the tithe law being faithfully practiced.

Deuteronomy 14:23 specifies the tithe must be eaten in God's presence at the sanctuary, adding ritual context to the basic command.

Deuteronomy 14:22 repeats the command to set aside a tenth of produce each year, a direct parallel to the tithe law in Lev 27:30.

Deuteronomy 12:6 explicitly lists tithes among offerings to be brought to the chosen place, reinforcing the tithe command of Lev 27:30.

Numbers 18:21-24 specifies that the tithe belongs to the Levites as their inheritance, directly expanding on Lev 27:30's declaration that the tithe is holy to the LORD.

2 Chronicles 31:4 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 31:4, Hezekiah commands people to bring tithes to support priests and Levites, directly applying this law.

In Deuteronomy 12:17, this same tithe is restricted from being eaten locally and must be brought to the sanctuary.

Genesis 14:20 records Abraham giving a tenth to Melchizedek, an early precedent for the tithe commanded in Lev 27:30.

In Deuteronomy 26:12, a separate tithe is commanded for the needy in the third year, expanding the tithe principle to support the poor.

Genesis 28:22 shows Jacob vowing to give a tenth, another patriarchal example of tithing that anticipates the law in Lev 27:30.