Scripture (referenced): Genesis 14:18–20; Genesis 28:20–22; Genesis 4:3–5; Hebrews 7:1–10

Scripture (inferred): Deuteronomy 14:22–29; Malachi 3:8–10; Matthew 27:51; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7; Acts 2:44–45

Themes: pre-law giving as voluntary not commanded; Abraham, Jacob, and offerings as personal responses not systems; tithing as part of the Mosaic Law tied to Israel and the Levitical priesthood; New Covenant generosity flowing from love and the Spirit rather than obligation.

Keywords: tithing, law, Old Covenant, New Covenant, voluntary giving, generosity, grace, priesthood, heart, freedom