1182. dekatos

Lexicon

dekatos: Tenth

Original Word: δεκάτος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dekatos
Pronunciation: deh-KAH-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (dek'-at-os)
Definition: Tenth
Meaning: tenth.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tenth.

Ordinal from deka; tenth -- tenth.

see GREEK deka

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1182 dékatos – tenth; (figuratively), the first part which stands for the whole (i.e. as synechode). See 1181 (dekátē).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from deka
Definition
tenth
NASB Translation
tenth (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1182: δέκατος

δέκατος, δεκάτῃ, δέκατον (δέκα) (from Homer down), the tenth: John 1:39 (40); Revelation 21:20; τό δέκατον, a substantive, the tenth part: Revelation 11:13.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from δέκα (deka), meaning "ten."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4643 מַעֲשֵׂר (ma'aser): Refers to a tenth part or tithe, used extensively in the Old Testament to describe the practice of giving a tenth of one's produce or income as an offering to God.
• H6237 עָשַׂר (asar): A root word meaning "to tithe" or "to take a tenth," often used in the context of calculating or giving a tithe.

The practice of tithing, as encapsulated by δεκάτος, remains a significant aspect of Christian teaching, encouraging believers to practice generosity and stewardship in their financial and spiritual lives.

Usage: The term δεκάτος is used in the New Testament to refer to the concept of a "tenth" or "tithe," particularly in the context of religious offerings or obligations.

Context: The Greek term δεκάτος appears in the New Testament primarily in discussions related to tithing, a practice rooted in the Old Testament where a tenth of one's produce or earnings was given as an offering to God. This practice was a significant aspect of Jewish religious life and was carried into early Christian teachings as a principle of stewardship and generosity.

In the New Testament, δεκάτος is notably mentioned in the context of Jesus' teachings and the epistles. For instance, in Hebrews 7:2, the term is used to describe Abraham giving a tenth of everything to Melchizedek: "and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth part of everything." This passage highlights the historical and spiritual significance of tithing as an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's provision.

The concept of the tithe, as represented by δεκάτος, underscores the broader biblical principle of dedicating a portion of one's resources to God, reflecting gratitude and trust in His providence. It serves as a reminder of the believer's responsibility to support religious institutions and charitable works, ensuring the continuation of spiritual and communal life.

Forms and Transliterations

δεκατη δεκάτη δεκατον δέκατον δεκατος δέκατος dekate dekatē dekáte dekátē dekaton dékaton dekatos dékatos

Englishman's Concordance

John 1:39 Adj-NFS
GRK: ἦν ὡς δεκάτη
NAS: for it was about the tenth hour.
KJV: it was about the tenth hour.
INT: was about [the] tenth

Revelation 11:13 Adj-NNS
GRK: καὶ τὸ δέκατον τῆς πόλεως
NAS: earthquake, and a tenth of the city
KJV: and the tenth part of the city
INT: and a tenth of the city

Revelation 21:20 Adj-NMS
GRK: τοπάζιον ὁ δέκατος χρυσόπρασος ὁ
NAS: topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase;
KJV: a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus;
INT: topaz the tenth chrysoprase the

Strong's Greek 1182
3 Occurrences

δεκάτη — 1 Occ.
δέκατον — 1 Occ.
δέκατος — 1 Occ.