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Tithe vs Giving - What's the difference?

tithe | giving |

As nouns the difference between tithe and giving

is that tithe is (archaic) a tenth while giving is the act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.

As adjectives the difference between tithe and giving

is that tithe is (archaic) tenth while giving is having the tendency to give; generous.

As verbs the difference between tithe and giving

is that tithe is (transitive) to collect a tithe while giving is .

tithe

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia tithe)
  • (archaic) A tenth.
  • The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses. Almost all the tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges. Concept originates in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
  • A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship.
  • A small part or proportion.
    • (Francis Bacon)

    Derived terms

    * titheless

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (archaic) Tenth.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Every tithe soul, 'mongst many thousand.

    Verb

    (tith)
  • (transitive) To collect a tithe.
  • To pay a tithe.
  • (transitive) To levy a tenth part on; to tax to the amount of a tenth.
  • * Bible, Luke xi. 42
    • Ye tithe mint and rue.
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    giving

    English

    (wikipedia giving)

    Verb

    (head)
    • ''These bright surfaces are sprayed with a fine spray of ink, thus giving them an even surface.' - First Usenet use via Google Groups, fa.human-nets, 6 May 1981 0359-EDT, Gary Feldman at CMU-10A

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having the tendency to give; generous
    • To become like Christ involves everything else: becoming a loving and giving person, having confidence enabling you to be vulnerable (psychologically and physically; Jesus did both), having the wisdom to see people's needs and the desire to meet them. - net.flame - 26 Mar 1984 by Jeff Sargent

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
  • A gift; a benefaction.
    • (Alexander Pope)
  • The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.
  • * Addison
    • Upon the first giving of the weather.

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