Leviticus 27:30"'All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is Yahweh's. It is holy to Yahweh.
The setting
Mount Sinai, ~1446 BC. God establishes the economic foundation for priestly support and community welfare. Modern-day Egypt/Saudi Arabia border region.
The emotion here: careful precision while recording God's provision system for the community
The original word
ma'aser (מַעֲשֵׂר) — tenth part, from the root meaning 'to take a tenth'
Why it matters
The tithe supported not just priests but also widows, orphans, and foreigners
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 27:30
This wasn't just about money—it was about acknowledging God owns everything
Common misconceptionMany think tithing is just about supporting the church, but it was a comprehensive social safety net for the entire community.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 27:30
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 27:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 27:30 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include tithing, divine ownership. Notable phrases: tithe of the land; holy to Yahweh. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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