מַעֲשֵׂר (maaser)
מַעֲשֵׂר (maaser) (Hebrew Lexicon • H4643 • tithe, tenth part): tithe, tenth part. Tenth part consecrated to God, presented from agrarian harvest to support Levites , priests, and care for poor ( Deuteronomy 14:28 , Malachi 3:10 ). It is closely linked with תְּרוּמָה (teruma) (Hebrew Lexicon • H8641 • contribution, heave offering, dedicated gift): contribution, heave offering, dedicated gift. Contribution, dedicated gift lifted up from common use and presented for building sanctuary or supporting priesthood.
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Eglon (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 10:3 , Josh 10:5 , Josh 10:23 , Josh 10:34 , Josh 10:36 , Josh 10:37 .) Gibeon (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 9:3 , Josh 9:17 , Josh 10:1 , Josh 10:2 , Josh 10:4 , Josh 10:5 .) Gilgal 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 11:30 , Josh 4:19 , Josh 4:20 , Josh 5:9 , Josh 5:10 , Josh 9:6 .) Ekron (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 13:3 , Josh 15:11 , Josh 15:45 , Josh 15:46 , Josh 19:43 , Judg 1:18 .)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Luke 16:2 : "And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward."; Luke 16:3 : "Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed."; Luke 16:4 : "I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.". Related canonical books and chapters: Luke 16 ( Luke • Chapter 16 (31 verses)).
