30 Bible Verses About Giving Tithes And Offerings Tithe is a Hebrew word meaning “tenth”. To tithe therefore means to give a tenth of. In the Christian sense, to tithe, is to give a tenth of your earnings, or possessions to the Lord. This is done in appreciation of the Lord’s blessings and favors on the works of our hands. Offerings can be said to be gifts, either financial or otherwise, given to the church, for various reasons, at any