# What does Deuteronomy 14:22 mean?

> Deuteronomy 14:22 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> Every year, set aside a tenth of everything your fields produce.
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> — Deuteronomy 14:22, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

This is the command to tithe—give ten percent of your crops each year. It's about remembering that everything comes from God and sharing what you have.