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NASB | Genesis 28:22 "This stone, which I have set up as a pillar, will be God's house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 28:22 "This stone which I have set up as a pillar (monument, memorial) will be God's house [a sacred place to me], and of everything that You give me I will give the tenth to You [as an offering to signify my gratitude and dependence on You]." [Deut 12:8-11; 14:22-26; 26:1-11] |
Bible Question: Jacob promised God (Gen 28:20-22) that he will tithe if God blesses him with bunch of material goods. Is this something that Christians model after? |
Bible Answer: Hello iktoose, Christians model something different. 2 Cor 9:7 (ESV) Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. There is no command or encouragement to tithe in the New Testament. Steve |