Strong's Lexicon dekatos: Tenth Original Word: δεκάτος Word Origin: Derived from δέκα (deka), meaning "ten" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר, ma'aser): Refers to a tithe or tenth part. - H6224 (עֲשִׂירִי, asiri): Refers to the tenth or tenth part. Usage: The Greek word "dekatos" is used to denote the ordinal number "tenth." In the context of the Bible, it often refers to a portion or fraction, specifically a tithe, which is one-tenth of one's income or produce, given as an offering to God. This concept is rooted in the practice of tithing, a significant aspect of worship and obedience in both the Old and New Testaments. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, tithing was a commandment given to the Israelites as a way to support the Levitical priesthood, the poor, and the work of the temple (Leviticus 27:30-32, Numbers 18:21-24). The practice of giving a tenth was not unique to Israel; it was a common practice in various ancient cultures as a form of tribute or religious offering. In the New Testament, the principle of tithing is acknowledged, though the emphasis shifts towards generosity and the spirit of giving (Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:1-10). 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 Originfrom deka Definition tenth NASB Translation tenth (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1182: δέκατοςδέκατος, 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tenth. Ordinal from deka; tenth -- tenth. see GREEK deka Forms and Transliterations δεκατη δεκάτη δεκατον δέκατον δεκατος δέκατος dekate dekatē dekáte dekátē dekaton dékaton dekatos dékatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 1:39 Adj-NFSGRK: 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 Revelation 21:20 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 1182 |
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