Lexical Summary dekatos: Tenth Original Word: δεκάτος 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 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. Topical Lexicon Scope of the TermStrong’s Greek 1182 marks the ordinal “tenth,” an adjective that designates position within a series. Though numerically straightforward, its canonical usage carries symbolic, prophetic, and pastoral weight that reflects larger biblical patterns of covenant order and divine completeness. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. John 1:39 – Temporal marker: “It was about the tenth hour.” These three settings—time, judgment, and eschatological architecture—together showcase a progression from earthly discipleship to cosmic consummation. Old Testament Backdrop A “tenth” in Hebrew thought signified both consecration (the tithe of Leviticus 27:30) and completion of cycles (the tenth day inaugurating the Day of Atonement, Leviticus 16:29). The Septuagint regularly renders such passages with cognates of 1182, setting the stage for New Testament resonance. Theological Themes 1. Divine Ownership and Stewardship The tithe principle frames the “tenth” as a sign of what belongs uniquely to God. While 1182 itself never describes giving, Revelation 11:13’s “tenth of the city” that falls in judgment hints that even a token portion left to human rebellion will be reclaimed or removed by the Lord. 2. Ordered Revelation John 1:39 anchors the disciples’ first encounter with Jesus at a precisely named hour, underscoring the historicity of the Incarnation. The ordinal signals that God works within measurable time while simultaneously unfolding His eternal plan. 3. Eschatological Perfection Revelation 21:20 lists the foundations of the New Jerusalem in fixed sequence. The “tenth” stone appears after nine others, completing a pattern that manifests heavenly symmetry and stability. The city’s foundations are not randomly arranged; they are numbered by divine design. Historical and Cultural Context First–century readers were accustomed to seeing numbers employ dual functions: literal enumeration and symbolic messaging. A “tenth” could instantly evoke the practice of tithing, civic taxation rates in the Roman world, or military formations divided into tenths (decuries). Such connotations heightened the impact of John’s Apocalypse when a “tenth of the city” fell—readers sensed proportional but devastating judgment. Pastoral and Devotional Insights • Discipleship is rooted in real moments (John 1:39). Recording the “tenth hour” invites believers to remember that spiritual milestones occur in ordinary hours that God redeems for eternal purposes. Typological and Prophetic Significance Throughout Scripture the “tenth” often precedes climactic deliverance: the tenth plague opened Israel’s exodus, and the tenth day of the seventh month brought atonement. Revelation’s “tenth” events mirror that rhythm, foreshadowing final liberation and the unveiling of the eternal city. Related Concepts • Tithe (Genesis 14:20; Malachi 3:10) Each instance accents responsibility, testing, or readiness, themes that converge in the New Testament’s strategic deployment of 1182. Summary Strong’s Greek 1182 may appear only three times, yet its numeric modesty hides profound depth. Whether marking an hour with the Messiah, measuring a portion of judgment, or crowning the foundations of the New Jerusalem, the “tenth” signals God’s authority over time, space, and destiny. The believer is thus called to honor the Lord with every “tenth,” recognizing His sovereign claim over the whole. 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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