1181. dekaté

Lexicon

dekaté: Tithe, tenth

Original Word: δεκάτη
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dekaté
Pronunciation: deh-KAH-tay
Phonetic Spelling: (dek-at'-ay)
Definition: Tithe, tenth
Meaning: a tenth part, a tithe.

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

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 Origin
from deka
Definition
a tenth part, a tithe
NASB Translation
tenth (1), tenth part (1), tithes (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1181: δεκάτῃ

δεκάτῃ, 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 .)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the Greek word δέκα (deka), meaning "ten."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4643 מַעֲשֵׂר (ma'aser): Refers to a tenth part or tithe, used in the context of the offerings and contributions required by the Mosaic Law.
- H6237 עָשַׂר (asar): A root word meaning "to tithe" or "to take a tenth," often used in the context of giving a portion of one's income or produce as a religious offering.

Usage: The term δεκάτη is used in the New Testament to refer to a tenth part or tithe, which is a portion of one's income or produce given as an offering, typically for religious purposes.

Context: The Greek term δεκάτη (dekatē) is primarily associated with the concept of tithing, a practice deeply rooted in the religious and cultural traditions of ancient Israel and carried into the early Christian church. The tithe, or a tenth part, was a significant aspect of the Mosaic Law, where it was mandated as a means of supporting the Levitical priesthood, the temple services, and the needy within the community.

In the New Testament, δεκάτη appears in contexts that reflect its Old Testament heritage. For instance, in Hebrews 7:4, the writer discusses Abraham's giving of a tenth to Melchizedek, highlighting the practice's antiquity and its theological implications concerning the priesthood of Christ. The passage reads: "Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder!" (BSB).

The concept of tithing in the New Testament is not merely a legalistic requirement but is often presented as an expression of faith and gratitude towards God. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the believer's responsibility to support the work of the ministry and care for those in need.

While the New Testament does not prescribe a specific percentage for giving, the principle of generosity and stewardship is emphasized. The practice of tithing, as represented by δεκάτη, thus becomes a voluntary act of worship and devotion, reflecting the believer's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty over all possessions.

Forms and Transliterations

δεκάτα δέκατα δεκάταις δεκατας δεκάτας δεκάτη δέκατη δεκατην δεκάτην δεκάτης δέκατον δέκατος δεκάτου δεκάτω δεκάτων dekatas dekátas dekaten dekatēn dekáten dekátēn

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 7:2 Adj-AFS
GRK: 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
GRK: ᾧ καὶ δεκάτην Ἀβραὰμ ἔδωκεν
NAS: gave a tenth of the choicest spoils.
KJV: Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
INT: to whom even a tenth Abraham gave

Hebrews 7:8 Adj-AFP
GRK: ὧδε μὲν δεκάτας ἀποθνήσκοντες ἄνθρωποι
NAS: receive tithes, but in that case
KJV: that die receive tithes; but there
INT: here indeed tithes dying men

Hebrews 7:9 Adj-AFP
GRK: Λευὶ ὁ δεκάτας λαμβάνων δεδεκάτωται
NAS: who received tithes, paid tithes,
KJV: who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in
INT: Levi who tithes receives has been tithed

Strong's Greek 1181
4 Occurrences

δεκάτας — 2 Occ.
δεκάτην — 2 Occ.