Tithing
/ˈtaɪ.θɪŋ/noun
The act of giving one-tenth of one's income, especially for religious purposes.
Did you know?In ancient times, tithing was believed to secure divine favor, with the notion that withholding it could invoke financial ruin or spiritual curses.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
teogothian
“To give a tenth part.”
12th Century
Old English
tithe
“A tax or contribution, specifically one-tenth of agricultural produce.”
13th Century
Middle English
tithe
“A religious offering of a tenth of one's earnings.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
tithing
“The act of contributing a tenth part, particularly within Christian communities.”