A believer sets aside a tenth of income or produce and presents it for religious and charitable purposes. That portion is a tithe. The practice appears in the Hebrew Bible and continues in various forms.

Biblical texts link tithing to support of the priesthood, festivals, and the poor. Some Christian communities treat the tenth as a continuing standard; others emphasize proportional and generous giving without a fixed percentage. Collection methods range from agricultural offerings to modern electronic transfers.

Tithing trains regular generosity and acknowledges divine provision. Debates arise over whether the tithe is calculated on gross or net income and over how strictly the percentage should be applied. Communities that practice tithing often report both financial discipline and a sense of participation in a larger work.

• Tenth of income given for religious purposes
• Biblical roots in support of priesthood and poor
• Continues in various contemporary forms
• Cultivates regular and intentional generosity