Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of biblical times, the concept of a "tip" as understood in modern terms—an additional sum of money given for services rendered—does not have a direct equivalent. However, the principles of generosity, fair compensation, and gratitude are deeply embedded in the biblical narrative and can be seen as foundational to the practice of tipping.
Generosity and HospitalityThe Bible places a strong emphasis on generosity and hospitality, which can be seen as related to the modern practice of tipping. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were commanded to be generous and to care for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow (
Deuteronomy 10:18-19). This spirit of generosity is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give freely and cheerfully. In
2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver."
Fair CompensationThe Bible also addresses the importance of fair compensation for work performed. In the Mosaic Law, there are clear instructions regarding the fair treatment of workers.
Leviticus 19:13 states, "You must not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages due a hired hand must not remain with you until morning." This principle underscores the importance of timely and fair payment for services, which aligns with the rationale behind tipping as a means of acknowledging and rewarding service.
Gratitude and AcknowledgmentExpressions of gratitude are a recurring theme in Scripture. The act of tipping can be seen as a tangible expression of gratitude for services rendered. In the New Testament, Jesus commends the one leper who returns to give thanks after being healed, highlighting the importance of acknowledging kindness and service (
Luke 17:15-18). This narrative underscores the value of expressing gratitude, which can be paralleled to the act of tipping.
Cultural ContextWhile the specific practice of tipping as known today was not present in biblical times, the cultural context of the ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman world included various forms of gift-giving and patronage. These practices were often expressions of honor, respect, and social obligation, which can be seen as precursors to the modern custom of tipping.
ConclusionThough the Bible does not explicitly mention tipping, the principles of generosity, fair compensation, and gratitude provide a framework that supports the practice. These biblical values encourage believers to act with kindness and fairness in all their dealings, including the acknowledgment of services provided by others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear.
2. (n.) An end piece or part; a piece, as a cap, nozzle, ferrule, or point, applied to the extreme end of anything; as, a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc.
3. (n.) A piece of stiffened lining pasted on the inside of a hat crown.
4. (n.) A thin, boarded brush made of camel's hair, used by gilders in lifting gold leaf.
5. (n.) Rubbish thrown from a quarry.
6. (v. t.) To form a point upon; to cover the tip, top, or end of; as, to tip anything with gold or silver.
7. (v. t.) To strike slightly; to tap.
8. (v. t.) To bestow a gift, or douceur, upon; to give a present to; as, to tip a servant.
9. (v. t.) To lower one end of, or to throw upon the end; to tilt; as, to tip a cask; to tip a cart.
10. (v. i.) To fall on, or incline to, one side.
11. (n.) A light touch or blow; a tap.
12. (n.) A gift; a douceur; a fee.
13. (n.) A hint, or secret intimation, as to the chances in a horse race, or the like.
Greek
206. akron -- highest, extreme... Word Origin from akros; from the same as akantha Definition highest, extreme NASB
Word Usage end (1), farthest end (2), other (1),
tip (1), top (1).
...494. Antipatris -- Antipatris, a city between Joppa and Caesarea...
... Antipatris, a city between Joppa and Caesarea in Palestine. Part of Speech: Noun,
Feminine Transliteration: Antipatris Phonetic Spelling: (an-tip-at-rece...
Strong's Hebrew
8571. tenuk --tip or lobe (of the ear)... 8570, 8571. tenuk. 8572 .
tip or lobe (of the ear). Transliteration:
tenuk Phonetic Spelling: (ten-ook') Short Definition: lobe.
...6808. tsaah -- to stoop, bend, incline
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to stoop, bend, incline NASB Word Usage exile
(1), lain down (1), marching (1),tip (1),tip him over (1)....
7901. shakab -- to lie down
... 1), lying (7), lying down (4), make your bed (1), recline (1), rest (4), rested*
(1), sleep (4), sleeps (1), slept (37), take...rest (1), taking (1),tip (1)....
2949. tippuchim -- tenderly cared for
... 2948, 2949. tippuchim. 2950 . tenderly cared for. Transliteration: tippuchim
Phonetic Spelling: (tip-pookh') Short Definition: healthy....
Library
Pronunciation.
... clicking sound. When before t, ts, or tz, press thetip of the tongue against
the hard palate, and expel the sound as before. kh...
Society Soon Learned the News of the Countess Hermenstein's...
... with all sorts of mean and vulgar intrigues which are carried on through the veriest
skulk and caddishness;"thus Aubrey was a sad failure in "tip-top" circles...
The Rich Man and Lazarus
... Nay, but the time is past! Justice now takes place, and rejoices over mercy! "
"And send Lazarus, that he may dip thetip of his finger in water, and cool my...
1 Timothy ii. 4-Feb
... persons shunned, Hom. de Incompr. ii. fin. Ben.tip 462, nor their doctrines
anathematized. Hom. de Anathemat. fin.tip 696. On the Church's...
The Power of Feeble Faith
... Yes, and with them all what a hunger of intense desire to be whole; what absolute
assurance of confidence that one finger-tip on His robe was enough!...
The General Resurrection
... The stars, for example, in our view, are but as little specks or points of light;
and thetip of a finger, if held very near to the eye, is sufficient to hide...
According to the Working of Each Several Part
... world. There is no possible way in which these members of the body can be
gathered in, but by the body building itselftip in love....
The Prophet Amos.
...tip407 [385] Rosenmueller) remarks: "It is the same as if he had said, that he was
a man of the humblest condition, and born in poor circumstances, so that he...
History of the Interpretation.
... Test.,tip80, ed. Frcf.): "Some of them, in their impudence, assert that this prophecy
has a reference to Zerubbabel;" of Theodoret (on this passage): "The...
Carthago Veneris
... This opulent benefactor might not have been satisfied with giving Augustin a good
"tip" for his journey when he was leaving his native town, but may also have...
Thesaurus
Tip (17 Occurrences)... 1. (n.) The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded
end; the end; as, the
tip of the finger; the
tip of a spear.
...Thumb (7 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 Then you shall kill the ram, and take some of its blood, and put it
on thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and on thetip of the right ear of his...
Toe (7 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 Then you shall kill the ram, and take some of its blood, and put it
on thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and on thetip of the right ear of his...
Big (21 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 Then you shall kill the ram, and take some of its blood, and put it
on thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and on thetip of the right ear of his...
Lobe (19 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 Then you shall kill the ram, and take some of its blood, and put it
on thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and on thetip of the right ear of his...
Slaughtered (72 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 and thou hast slaughtered the ram, and hast taken of its blood, and
hast put on thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and on thetip of the right ear...
Lobes (2 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 Then you shall kill the ram, and take some of its blood, and put it
on thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and on thetip of the right ear of his...
Tips (2 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:20 Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of its blood, and put it upon
thetip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon thetip of the right ear of his...
Trespass-offering (34 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:14 and the priest shall take of the blood of the trespass-offering,
and the priest shall put it upon thetip of the right ear of him that is to be...
Cleansed (76 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:14 The priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering,
and the priest shall put it on thetip of the right ear of him who is to be...
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