English: “You shall surely tithe” — Rabbi Yochanan said: What is the meaning of “asser te’asser”? Tithe in order that you may become rich.
On the daf / in context: The doubled language is read as a promise that faithful tithing brings material blessing; this is one of the few mitzvos in which testing Hashem is permitted.
Type of Learning
Derash on the verse (Taanis) — tithing leads to wealth.
What Is Learned
Tithe in order that you may become wealthy; this is a mitzvah in which one is permitted to test Hashem.