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The First Tithe
Abram's gift of a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek is the first tithe mentioned in the Bible. Commentators explain this was a profound act of worship. By tithing, Abram acknowledged Melchizedek as a true priest and, more importantly, recognized that 'God Most High' was the one who had given him the victory. This establishes tithing as an act of gratitude and submission to God's authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 14:1–24
18th Century
Theologian
- אמרפל 'amrāpel — Amraphel; related: unknown. אלריוך 'aryôk — Ariok, “leonine?” related: ארי …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 14:20
19th Century
Bishop
He gave him tithes. —Abram thus consecrated the war by a thank-offering to God, Who had given him the victory. But he also, by pay…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 14:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
And said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine en…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 14:20
16th Century
Theologian
And he gave him tithes of all. There are those who understand that the tithes were given to Abram; but the Apostle speaks otherwise, decla…
John Gill
On Genesis 14:20
17th Century
Pastor
And blessed be the most high God
Let his name be praised, and thanks be given to him for all mercies temporal and sp…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 14:17–20
17th Century
Minister
Melchizedek is spoken of as a king of Salem, supposed to be the place afterwards called Jerusalem, and it is generally thought that he was only a m…