🔥 Revi’i 10, 6027 AA 🔥 – The priestly portion of tithes

🔥 Revi’i 10, 6027 AA 🔥 – The priestly portion of tithes

Scripture Focus:
“No outsider may eat the holy offering…” (Vayikra 22:10)

The people of Yisrael were never left without instruction — and the priests of YHVH were never left without provision, as long as the people obeyed the laws of the covenant.The commands of YHVH are clear: the holy portions must be set apart, and only those whom YHVH has appointed may eat them.

This scripture highlights something deeper than tithe logistics — it reveals a system of sacred boundaries. The tithe is holy, and so is the one who receives it. The people must not touch what is set apart for the priesthood, and the priesthood must depend entirely on YHVH through the obedience of the people.

The Danger of Holding Back

When the tithe is withheld, it is not just the Levites who suffer — it is the priests who stand before YHVH who are cut off from their daily portion. The result? The altar lacks ministers. The Torah lacks teachers. The nation lacks intercession. And the fire begins to fade.

But when the people bring the portion in obedience, the priests are sustained, the Levites are strengthened, and the whole body flourishes. This is how the Kingdom was designed to function.

Holiness Has Boundaries

YHVH is not loose with His instructions. He commands: “No outsider shall eat of it.” That includes servants, guests, and even the original giver. The portion, once lifted, belongs to YHVH and must not be taken back.

This isn’t legalism — this is honour. Holiness is not casual. It is carefully assigned. And those who fear YHVH will respect the line between the common and the consecrated.

Call to Action:

• Check your obedience in the matter of tithes and holy portions
• Remember that your faithfulness supports the spiritual leadership YHVH has raised up
• Teach your household to honour the boundaries of holy things

📖 STUDY SECTION:

For deeper understanding and confirmation of YHVH’s system of tithes, offerings, and priestly boundaries, read the following:

📖 STUDY SECTION:

For deeper understanding and confirmation of YHVH’s system of tithes, offerings, and priestly boundaries, read the following:

1. Bemidbar (Numbers) 18:8–32 – The full assignment of priestly portions, including Terumah and tithe of the tithe.
2. Vayikra (Leviticus) 22:1–16 – Who may eat the holy things — boundaries of access to sacred food.
3. Devarim (Deuteronomy) 14:22–29 – Tithing cycles: yearly tithes, poor tithe, and consumption in Yerushalayim.
4. Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–15 – Confession over the tithes and firstfruits — acknowledging obedience.
5. Malakhi (Malachi) 3:6–12 – Rebuke and blessing connected to bringing in the full tithe — YHVH’s call to test Him.

REMINDERS:

• Priestly portions are not charity — they are sacred support for sacred service.
• You cannot eat what is not yours. Once the tithe is lifted, it is holy.
• When the people obey, the priesthood flourishes. When the priesthood flourishes, the altar is attended and the fire stays burning.

RESOURCES:

Rambam Mitzvah Listing (via Sefaria)