According to Leviticus 27, what was the standard 'tithe' given to the Lord from the produce of the land and the fruit of the trees?
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Correct answer: One-tenth
A tithe (meaning one-tenth) of everything from the land—whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees—belonged to the Lord and was considered holy. This supported the Levites and the sanctuary.
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