Bible Summary. The origin and definition of the word tithe is derived from the Hebrew word, “aser” meaning ten. Many of the hundreds of laws given down from God to Moses are related to tithes and offerings. Another aspect or definition of tithe is a reverent and willing response to give a portion of your earnings for God’s use.
The origin and definition of the word tithe is derived from the Hebrew word, “aser” meaning ten. The “ma’aser.” or tithe, thus means the tenth part. Tithing is mentioned several times in the Book of Genesis starting with Abraham.
Tithing is well defined in Mosaic Law. Many of the hundreds of laws given down from God to Moses are related to tithes and offerings.
Another aspect or definition of tithe is a reverent and willing response to give a portion of your earnings for God’s use. In the book of Genesis, Jacob made a voluntary vow to God to give tithes. Jacob gave his vow of tithes immediately after he had had an encounter with God.

Tithe: Its Simplicity & Beauty of the System
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Malachi 3:8

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; Hebrews 7:1,2

"God's plan in the tithing system is beautiful in its simplicity and equality. All may take hold of it in faith and courage, for its divine in its origin. In it are combined simplicity and utility, and does not require depth of learning to understand and execute it......He has given his blood; He asks our silver. it is through His poverty that we are made rich: and will we refuse to give back to Him His own gifts?...Systematic benevolence should not be made systematic compulsion. It is freewill offerings that are acceptable to God."

Tithing is something dedicated to God (Leviticus 27: 20). The Christian must not use the Tithing has not yet had the opportunity to give Preacher for problems personal, even bereavement (Deuteronomy 26 :12-15). Tithing is a perpetual need of the Christian in view of ensuring continuity of service priesthood in the Church. Christians must give his tithe to the preacher, servant of the Most High God, the line Melchizedek. Christians must understand that tithing is one of the great secrets of a happy life on earth as the God of Abraham gives all who believe in Him. In addition the Christian should never forget his other duties such as justice, mercy (Mt 23: 23)

Tithing is the door of the believer into the covenant of blessing. Tithing is a spiritual law are as effective as natural laws. Just as gravity allows objects fall to the ground if left in a vacuum, so the tithe enables the believer to receive "good measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing." Luke 6:38. Tithing is a spiritual law that has no limitations on the time. Although established in the Old Testament, the law continues as effective today as ever.
This is the sixth century that the mandatory nature of the tithe is mentioned for the first time: the Second Council of Macon, held in 585, the threat of excommunication believers who refuse to pay the tithes. Chapter Carolingian legislation transforms the religious obligation in civil obligation: the state intervenes, if necessary by force, to impose the payment of tithes due to the Church. This character was preserved until the Revolution.
Originally, only the priests of the cult were touching. But from the ninth century, monasteries and churches lay owners, can be perceived in principle to maintain the pastor of their church, in fact to their advantage. Tithing is subservient. With the triumph of feudalism, the bishops do not hesitate to give tithes in fee to the laity. These abuses make unpopular tithe: the tithe was a hostile drivers of medieval anti-clericalism.
Tithing is religious royalty levied originally on all benefits, including trade and craft, but with almost solely on the fruits of the land and herds. It is levied on all land, regardless of the rank and religion of their owners. In general, the woods, meadows and ponds products are not subject to tithe. A collector, or Dimi, is responsible for the rise before the crop is harvested, the benefit of the decimator (who is entitled to the tithe). Tithing is not portable but quotable. The portion of the tithe is a matter of custom and it can vary, in one place, from one country to another. Rates vary widely but generally they are around the tenth of the crop (but frequently between 1 / 11 and 1 / 13). It is a very heavy tax for the peasantry.
The amount that decimated the Jews during the time of Yeshua (Jesus) stood at twenty percent. Those who did not tithe were called 'am-ha-Aretz', and the product which was not decimated 'Demai'. That product could not be sold or bought or could enter the economy of society. A portion of the Mishnah entitled 'Demai' is dedicated to explaining how the tithe was treated questionable. The strict Jews called themselves the 'Haverim', which means "companions of the faithful." Haverim concept comes from Psalm 119:63, which says: "I am a companion of all who fear you keep his commandments."

When Jesus speaks in Matthew 6:22-23 about the good eye and bad, is explaining a spiritual concepts through common concept of giving. It is sometimes said that he had a "good eye" offerings liberally. On the other hand, he had an "evil eye," besides being envious or malicious, it was also cheap. The Bible does not specify what it was there a proper offering to the priest, or "Terumah", but the rabbis determined as follows: If an individual was a part cuatrigésima (2.5%) of their harvest to the priest before taking the tithe had a "good eye" and liberal offerings. But if the person offering only one-sixtieth (1.6%) was considered a miser and had an "evil eye." Typically it was one-fiftieth (2%). In Nehemiah, some priests were responsible for collecting the tithes and offerings, which were then stored in a special chamber of the Temple. Guarding the entrance so that people do not forget to give your tithes and offerings to the priests and other representatives who served in the Temple (Nehemiah 10:38, 12:44, 13:10-13).