Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Levites » Tithes and other offerings
the Levites » Bound to give a tenth of their tithes to the priests
Priest » Benefits of » Tithes of the tithes
Sacrilege » Condemned
Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or, do you despise the church of God and put to shame those people who do not have anything [to eat]? What should I say to you? Should I commend you for doing this? Certainly not!
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You say that a person should not commit adultery [i.e., sexual unfaithfulness to their mate], [but] do you commit adultery? You [claim to] hate idols, [but] do you rob [their] temples? [Note: It is difficult to determine how the Jews were doing this. Perhaps they were guilty of the "spirit" of idolatry by devoting their efforts and affections to material things instead of to God].
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