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  1. Tenth (Tithe) - Definition and Meaning | Bible Dictionary

    Define ‘tenth (tithe)’ as used in the Bible. Locate examples of ‘tenth (tithe)’ in Bible verses.

  2. What Does the Bible Say About Tithing? Scriptures Explained

    Understanding what the Bible says about tithing, in both old and new testament Scriptures, can help people of faith today to decide what and how they want to give.

  3. How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Use Donations? - JW.ORG

    Jehovah’s Witnesses use donations to support religious and humanitarian activities, including translation, printing, shipping, construction, and disaster relief.

  4. Wormwood - Definition and Meaning | Bible Dictionary

    Various woody plants having an intensely bitter taste and a strong aromatic odor. Wormwood is used figuratively in the Bible to describe the bitter effects of immorality, enslavement, injustice, and …

  5. Gospel - Definition and Meaning | Bible Dictionary - JW.ORG

    A term commonly used for the first four books of the Christian Greek Scriptures. These books provide a historical account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The word “gospel” is derived from the old …

  6. Tithe - JW.ORG

    A tenth part, or 10 percent, given or paid as a tribute, especially for religious purposes. The Bible tells of two instances prior to the setting up of the Law covenant in which a tenth part of possessions was …

  7. How Is the Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses Financed?

    Some wonder how Jehovah’s Witnesses get money to finance and support their preaching, translation, and disaster relief work.

  8. Priest - Definition and Meaning | Bible Dictionary - JW.ORG

    A man who officially represented God to the people he served, instructing them about God and his laws. Priests also represented the people before God, offering sacrifices as well as interceding and …

  9. Judah - Definition and Meaning | Bible Dictionary - JW.ORG

    Jacob’s fourth son by his wife Leah. In his deathbed prophecy, Jacob foretold that a great and lasting ruler would come from Judah’s family line. Jesus, in his human existence, descended from Judah. …

  10. Frequently Asked Questions | Jehovah’s Witnesses—Who Are They?

    Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Protestants, Fundamentalists, or a sect? How are they financed? Read the answers to these and other questions.