(pity). Almsgiving enjoined by Mosaic law (Lev. 19:9; Ruth 2:2). Every third year the tithes of increase were shared with the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless and widow (Deut. 14:28). Receptacles for taking of alms placed in the Temple (Mark 12:41). Almsgiving exhorted (Acts 11:30; Rom. 15:25-27; 1 Cor. 16:1-4).