Malachi urges Judah to renew their practice of giving to the Lord.
Tithes, which are a tenth of the land's produce, were required offerings (see Deuteronomy 12:6, 11, 17). Offerings were extra gifts or contributions to the Lord or his sanctuary. These included:
produce,
material goods (like construction materials or garments), or
personal valuables (such as gold, silver, or precious stones).
Judah's recent troubles came from God's curse (see Deuteronomy 28:20, 27). Malachi urgently called the community to repent, return to the Lord, and follow the covenant's requirements.