Show Me the Money

[Rico]

Originally Posted by J-Roc

In Leviticus 27 where it discusses redeeming dedicated items, Jewish people had the opportunity to redeem the tithe with the monetary value of it, plus an additional 20 percent of that value. Money is not required from the Lord as a tithe, but rather, the required items are produce and livestock. Mizpeh, what does the Lord require today that is in an individual's possession and can be redeemed with money? Are tithers receiving wheat or corn in return for money, or a dedicated person, field or house? The problem is that Christians hand over money and call it a tithe...but as recorded in Leviticus 27:30-31, when an individual gives the priest money, that person receives something tangible in return with 20% interest.

Leviticus 27:30-31 - "'A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. If a man redeems any of his tithe, he must add a fifth of the value to it."

Brother, I think you got that a little mixed up. If someone redeemed their tithes they paid an extra 20%, not received an extra 20%.