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Bible Encyclopedias
Collection
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or (1.) מִשַׂאֵת, maseth', something taken up, e.g. tribute (2 Chronicles 24:6; 2 Chronicles 24:9; elsewhere "gift," "mess," etc.);
(2.) for συνάγω, to contribute (Baruch 1:6);
(3.) λογία, a pecuniary collection (1 Corinthians 16:1; "gathering," 1 Corinthians 16:2). (See ASSESSMENT).
In the apostolic age the Christians of Palestine were more straitened than other churches, and this might be from their being assailed with every cort of oppression by the Jews. The activity of Paul in taking up collections on their behalf is evident from what is said in Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25-26; 2 Corinthians 8, 9, and Galatians 2:10. For this purpose the apostle, in 1 Corinthians 16:2, says, "Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him." The reason why this day was appointed for this purpose seems to be that, by the early Christians, the first day of the week was observed as the Sabbath of the Lord; and consequently, as on that day they commemorated that which formed the great bond of union between them and other Christians, it was the most suitable occasion for their displaying their love in the way prescribed, and also the time when they would be most liberal (1 Corinthians 16:1-3). (See ALMS).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Collection'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/collection.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
