Genesis 47:24

When harvest season arrives, you are to provide a fifth of the harvest to Pharaoh. The remaining four fifths are to be for your use, for seed, and to feed you, your households, and your little ones."

Genesis 41:34

Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance.

Genesis 47:25

"You've saved our lives," they replied. "If it pleases you, your Excellency, we'll be Pharaoh's slaves."

Leviticus 27:32

All the tithes from cattle and flocks that pass under the measuring rod are sacred to the LORD.

1 Samuel 8:15-17

He will take a tenth of your seed and your vineyards and give it to his officers and servants.

Psalm 41:1

Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.

Psalm 112:5

It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.

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Summary

And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.

Bible References

The fifth part

Genesis 47:25
"You've saved our lives," they replied. "If it pleases you, your Excellency, we'll be Pharaoh's slaves."
Genesis 41:34
Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance.
Leviticus 27:32
All the tithes from cattle and flocks that pass under the measuring rod are sacred to the LORD.
1 Samuel 8:15
He will take a tenth of your seed and your vineyards and give it to his officers and servants.
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.
Psalm 112:5
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.

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