Tithing
Bible Usage:
- First Reference: Deuteronomy 26:12
- Last Reference: Deuteronomy 26:12
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H6237 Used 1 time
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Tithing
TI'THING, participle present tense Levying a tax on, to the amount of a tenth.
TI'THING, noun A decennary; a number or company of ten householders, who dwelling near each other, were sureties or free- pledges to the king for the good behavior of each other. The institution of tithings in England is ascribed to Alfred.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Tithingman
TI'THINGMAN, noun [tithing and man.]
1. The chief man of a tithing; a headborrough; one elected to preside over the tithing.
2. A peace officer; an under constable.
3. In New England, a parish officer annually elected to preserve good order in the church during divine service, and to make complaint of any disorderly conduct.
Bible Usage:
- First Reference: Deuteronomy 26:12
- Last Reference: Deuteronomy 26:12
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H6237 Used 1 time