The firstborn of man and beast was by divine requirement given to the Lord (Exd 13:2). In addition to this the Hebrews were required to give,

1. one-tenth of the products of their land (Lev 27:30);
2. one-tenth of the increase of flocks and herds (Lev 27:32-34);
3. a special tithe every third year (Deu 14:28-29);
4. to the poor at all times (Deu 15:7-11);
5. according to their ability when they attended their annual feasts (Deu 16:16-17);
6. the first fruits of the land (Exd 22:29; Deu 26:1-11).