Strong's Lexicon dekaté: Tithe, tenth Original Word: δεκάτη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word δέκα (deka), meaning "ten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר, ma'aser): Refers to a tenth part or tithe in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "dekaté" refers to a tenth part or tithe, which is a portion of one's income or produce that is set aside as an offering to God. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the practice of giving a tenth of one's earnings or produce as a religious obligation or act of worship. Cultural and Historical Background: The concept of tithing has its roots in the Old Testament, where it was established as a law for the Israelites. Tithes were given to support the Levitical priesthood, the temple, and the poor. This practice was a tangible expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. In the New Testament, while the specific legal requirement of tithing is not emphasized, the principle of generous and sacrificial giving is upheld. HELPS Word-studies 1181 dekátē – properly, a tenth (a tenth part), a tithe; (figuratively) "the first part" standing for the whole, i.e. entire consecration (totality). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom deka Definition a tenth part, a tithe NASB Translation tenth (1), tenth part (1), tithes (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1181: δεκάτῃδεκάτῃ, δεκάτης, ἡ (δέκατος), the tenth part of anything, a tithe; specially the tenth part of booty taken from the enemy: Hebrews 7:2, 4; the tithes of the fruits of the earth and of the flocks, which, by the law of Moses, were presented to the Levites in the congregation of Israel: Hebrews 7:8f (In Greek writings from (Simonides 133 Bgk.; Herodotus 2, 135); 4, 152 down; the Sept. for מַעֲשֵׂר.) (Cf. BB. DD. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tenth, tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or (technically) tithe -- tenth (part), tithe. see GREEK dekatos Forms and Transliterations δεκάτα δέκατα δεκάταις δεκατας δεκάτας δεκάτη δέκατη δεκατην δεκάτην δεκάτης δέκατον δέκατος δεκάτου δεκάτω δεκάτων dekatas dekátas dekaten dekatēn dekáten dekátēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 7:2 Adj-AFSGRK: ᾧ καὶ δεκάτην ἀπὸ πάντων NAS: apportioned a tenth part of all KJV: Abraham gave a tenth part of all; INT: to whom also a tenth of all Hebrews 7:4 Adj-AFS Hebrews 7:8 Adj-AFP Hebrews 7:9 Adj-AFP Strong's Greek 1181 |
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