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A [[Hebrew]] word translated [[tithe]] is ''maser''<Ref>{{04643}} </Ref> with the [[Hebrew]] letters MemAyinShemReish. It is from the root word ‘asar AyinShemReish <Ref>{{06235}} <Br> | A [[Hebrew]] word translated [[tithe]] is ''maser''<Ref>{{04643}} </Ref> with the [[Hebrew]] letters MemAyinShemReish. It is from the root word ‘asar AyinShemReish <Ref>{{06235}} <Br> | ||
And<Br> {{06240}} | And<Br> {{06240}} | ||
</Ref> meaning ''ten''. The word is even translated ''tenth'' but also ''tithe'' or even ''riches''<Ref>{{06238}} </Ref> sometimes. | </Ref> meaning ''ten''. The word is even translated ''tenth'', but also ''tithe'' or even ''riches''<Ref>{{06238}} </Ref> sometimes. | ||
Most of the time the word ''[[tithe]]'' is composed of the [[Hebrew]] letters MemAyinShemReish which is the word for ''ten'' with the letter Mem added to the front. Understanding the meaning of the [[Hebrew]] letters MemAyinShemReish would literally mean the ''"flow of the tens"''. | Most of the time, the word ''[[tithe]]'' is composed of the [[Hebrew]] letters MemAyinShemReish, which is the word for ''ten'', with the letter Mem added to the front. Understanding the meaning of the [[Hebrew]] letters MemAyinShemReish, it would literally mean the ''"flow of the tens"''. | ||
The [[tithe]] is what came from the [[Tens]] and the tens were how the congregations gathered | The [[tithe]] is what came from the [[Tens]] and the tens were how the congregations gathered - ten families. All government support came to the [[Levites]] from the congregations of [[Tens]] as [[Freewill offerings]], or what the New Testament called [[charity]]. | ||
The government or [[Kingdom of God]] was from ''generation to generation'' | The government or [[Kingdom of God]] was from ''generation to generation'', being composed of [[Free Assemblies]] of families in a voluntary [[network]]. | ||
The [[Levites]] could not exercise authority and force the offerings of the people. | The [[Levites]] could not exercise authority and force the offerings of the people. These had to be freely given, and they were given to the [[Levites]] ''according to their service''. <Ref>"Take [it] of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the [[Levites]], to every man according to his service." [[Numbers 7]]:5</Ref> | ||
[[Tithe]] like taxes<Ref>"A tax (from the Latin taxo; "rate") is a financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a state or the functional equivalent of a state such that failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to collection, is punishable by law. Taxes are also imposed by many administrative divisions. Taxes consist of direct or indirect taxes and may be paid in money or as its labour equivalent." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax Tax]</Ref> was used to support the services of government. The difference is that when the power of the State is centralized in the hands of a few they impose the tax upon the people. A [[tithe]] is a share given by, of and for the people in congregations | [[Tithe]], like taxes<Ref>"A tax (from the Latin taxo; "rate") is a financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a state or the functional equivalent of a state such that failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to collection, is punishable by law. Taxes are also imposed by many administrative divisions. Taxes consist of direct or indirect taxes and may be paid in money or as its labour equivalent." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax Tax]</Ref>, was used to support the services of government. The difference is that when the power of the State is centralized in the hands of a few, they impose the tax upon the people. A [[tithe]] is a share voluntarily given by, of and for the people who come together in congregations. The people gather as [[Free Assemblies]] of several families - even as many as fifteen families - but practically speaking, it is ten families. These family groups were called [[Tens]], and that pattern was found in many nations long before Israel. | ||
== Tithe or Tax == | == Tithe or Tax == | ||
The first historical taxes were supposedly in ancient [[Egypt]] according to some.<Ref>: "The first known system of taxation was in Ancient Egypt around 3000–2800 BC in the first dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The earliest and most widespread form of taxation was the [[Corvee|corvée]] and tithe. The corvée was forced labour provided to the | The first historical taxes were supposedly in ancient [[Egypt]], according to some.<Ref>: "The first known system of taxation was in Ancient Egypt around 3000–2800 BC, in the first dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The earliest and most widespread form of taxation was the [[Corvee|corvée]] and tithe. The corvée was forced labour provided to the State by peasants too poor to pay other forms of taxation (labour in ancient Egyptian is a synonym for taxes). Records from the time document that the pharaoh would conduct a biennial tour of the kingdom, collecting tithes from the people. Other records are granary receipts on limestone flakes and papyrus. Early taxation is also described in the [[Bible]]. In [[Genesis]] (chapter 47, verse 24" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax Tax]</Ref> Joseph imposed a 20% tax on the people, and the State provided [[Welfare|welfare]] services. This was a [[Corvee]] system of statutory labor, and the amount owed was called [[Tribute]]. | ||
The truth is that forced contributions by government goes back to at least [[Nimrod]] and probably [[Cain]]. | The truth is that forced contributions by government goes back to at least [[Nimrod]] and probably [[Cain]]. | ||
When [[Moses]] left [[Egypt]] the people still needed the services of government. They had to support government through a system of self government. This would be done through a [[network]] of [[titular]] ministers who served the people rather than rule over them. Governments usually increase their power by offering [[benefits]] | When [[Moses]] left [[Egypt]], the people still needed the services of government. They had to support government through a system of self government. This would be done through a [[network]] of [[titular]] ministers who served the people, rather than rule over them. Governments usually increase their power by offering [[benefits]] to those who have an [[appetite]] for them, even though they are often [[Benefactors|provided at the expense of the people]] through [[taxation]]. | ||
Since the people of Israel could not [[covet]] the goods of their neighbor they could only expect to provide those [[benefits]] through [[freewill offerings]] in the form of [[charity]] through the [[Perfect law of liberty|perfect law of liberty]]. There has always been these two [[Welfare types|types of welfare]] in societies. | Since the people of Israel could not [[covet]] the goods of their neighbor, they could only expect to provide those [[benefits]] through [[freewill offerings]] in the form of [[charity]] through the [[Perfect law of liberty|perfect law of liberty]]. There has always been these two [[Welfare types|types of welfare]] in societies. | ||
Because the families each voluntarily gave a share of what they produced the amount of ten percent from each family was a form of ''voluntary self imposed'' [[taxation]] or [[freewill offerings]]. In governments where the taxes or tithes were given regularly by the people the power of the | Because the families each voluntarily gave a share of what they produced, the amount of ten percent from each family was a form of ''voluntary self imposed'' [[taxation]] or [[freewill offerings]]. In governments where the taxes or tithes were given regularly by the people, the power of the State remained with them. If judging crimes was also left to the people in the form of [[Jury|juries]], and if the leaders were only [[titular]], then the government might be considered a [[Republic]] in its purest form. | ||
There are lots of different ideas about [[tithing]] but once we understand [[Altars]] and their purpose, [[Temples]] and their function it should become painfully obvious that the purpose of [[tithe]] was essential to bind a society together naturally.<Ref> | There are lots of different ideas about [[tithing]], but once we understand [[Altars]] and their purpose, with [[Temples]] and their function, it should become painfully obvious that the purpose of [[tithe]] was essential to bind a society together naturally.<Ref> | ||
: "A [[tithe]] (/ˈtaɪð/; from Old English: teogoþa "tenth") is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products...."[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tithe Wikipedia Tithe]</Ref> | : "A [[tithe]] (/ˈtaɪð/; from Old English: teogoþa "tenth") is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products...."[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tithe Wikipedia Tithe]</Ref> | ||
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Tithe
A Hebrew word translated tithe is maser[1] with the Hebrew letters MemAyinShemReish. It is from the root word ‘asar AyinShemReish [2] meaning ten. The word is even translated tenth, but also tithe or even riches[3] sometimes.
Most of the time, the word tithe is composed of the Hebrew letters MemAyinShemReish, which is the word for ten, with the letter Mem added to the front. Understanding the meaning of the Hebrew letters MemAyinShemReish, it would literally mean the "flow of the tens".
The tithe is what came from the Tens and the tens were how the congregations gathered - ten families. All government support came to the Levites from the congregations of Tens as Freewill offerings, or what the New Testament called charity.
The government or Kingdom of God was from generation to generation, being composed of Free Assemblies of families in a voluntary network.
The Levites could not exercise authority and force the offerings of the people. These had to be freely given, and they were given to the Levites according to their service. [4]
Tithe, like taxes[5], was used to support the services of government. The difference is that when the power of the State is centralized in the hands of a few, they impose the tax upon the people. A tithe is a share voluntarily given by, of and for the people who come together in congregations. The people gather as Free Assemblies of several families - even as many as fifteen families - but practically speaking, it is ten families. These family groups were called Tens, and that pattern was found in many nations long before Israel.
Tithe or Tax
The first historical taxes were supposedly in ancient Egypt, according to some.[6] Joseph imposed a 20% tax on the people, and the State provided welfare services. This was a Corvee system of statutory labor, and the amount owed was called Tribute.
The truth is that forced contributions by government goes back to at least Nimrod and probably Cain.
When Moses left Egypt, the people still needed the services of government. They had to support government through a system of self government. This would be done through a network of titular ministers who served the people, rather than rule over them. Governments usually increase their power by offering benefits to those who have an appetite for them, even though they are often provided at the expense of the people through taxation.
Since the people of Israel could not covet the goods of their neighbor, they could only expect to provide those benefits through freewill offerings in the form of charity through the perfect law of liberty. There has always been these two types of welfare in societies.
Because the families each voluntarily gave a share of what they produced, the amount of ten percent from each family was a form of voluntary self imposed taxation or freewill offerings. In governments where the taxes or tithes were given regularly by the people, the power of the State remained with them. If judging crimes was also left to the people in the form of juries, and if the leaders were only titular, then the government might be considered a Republic in its purest form.
There are lots of different ideas about tithing, but once we understand Altars and their purpose, with Temples and their function, it should become painfully obvious that the purpose of tithe was essential to bind a society together naturally.[7]
- ↑ 04643 ^רשׂעמ^ ma‘aser \@mah-as-ayr’\@ or ^רשׂעמ^ ma‘asar \@mah-as-ar’\@ and (in pl.) fem. ^הרשׂעמ^ ma‘asrah \@mah-as-raw’\@ from 06240; n m; AV-tithe 27, tenth part 2, tenth 2, tithing 1; 32
- 1) tithe, tenth part
- 1a) tenth part
- 1b) tithe, payment of a tenth part
- 1) tithe, tenth part
- ↑ 06235 ^רשׂע^ ‘eser \@eh’ser\@ masc. of term ^הרשׂע^ ‘asarah \@as-aw-raw’\@ from 06237; n m/f; AV-ten 172, fifteen + 02568 1, seventeen + 07651 1, ten times 1; 175
- 1) ten
- 1a) ten
- 1b) with other numbers
06240 ^רשׂע^ ‘asar \@aw-sawr’\@ from 06235; n m/f; AV-eleven + 0259 9, eleven + 06249 6, eleventh + 06249 13, eleventh + 0259 4, twelve + 08147 106, twelfth + 08147 21, thirteen + 07969 13, thirteenth + 07969 11, etc to nineteen 152; 335 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19 - 1) ten
- ↑ 06238 ^רשׁע^ ‘ashar \@aw-shar’\@ a primitive root; v; AV-rich 14, even enrich 3, richer 1; 17 1) to be or become rich or wealthy, enrich, pretend to be rich
- ↑ "Take [it] of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service." Numbers 7:5
- ↑ "A tax (from the Latin taxo; "rate") is a financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a state or the functional equivalent of a state such that failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to collection, is punishable by law. Taxes are also imposed by many administrative divisions. Taxes consist of direct or indirect taxes and may be paid in money or as its labour equivalent." Tax
- ↑ : "The first known system of taxation was in Ancient Egypt around 3000–2800 BC, in the first dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The earliest and most widespread form of taxation was the corvée and tithe. The corvée was forced labour provided to the State by peasants too poor to pay other forms of taxation (labour in ancient Egyptian is a synonym for taxes). Records from the time document that the pharaoh would conduct a biennial tour of the kingdom, collecting tithes from the people. Other records are granary receipts on limestone flakes and papyrus. Early taxation is also described in the Bible. In Genesis (chapter 47, verse 24" Tax
- ↑
- "A tithe (/ˈtaɪð/; from Old English: teogoþa "tenth") is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products...."Wikipedia Tithe