PROPERTY GIVEN TO RELIGION. The first born of man and beast was by Divine requirement given to the Lord (Exod., 13:2). In addition to this the Hebrews were required to give, (a) one-tenth of the products of their land (Lev., 27:30); (b) one-tenth of the increase of flocks and herds (Lev., 37:32-34); (c) a special tithe every third year (Deut., 14:28, 29); (d) to the poor at all times (Deut., 15:7-11); (e) according to their ability when they attended their annual feasts (Deut., 16:16, 17); (f) the first fruits of the land (Exod., 22:29; Deut., 26:1-11).

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