Strong's Lexicon dekatoó: To tithe, to give a tenth Original Word: δεκατόω Word Origin: From the Greek word δέκα (deka), meaning "ten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of δεκατόω is עָשַׂר (asar), Strong's Hebrew #6237, which also means to tithe or to give a tenth. Usage: The verb δεκατόω refers to the act of giving a tenth part of one's income or produce, commonly known as tithing. In the New Testament context, it is used to describe the practice of giving a portion of one's earnings or harvest to God, typically for the support of religious leaders and the work of the ministry. Cultural and Historical Background: Tithing has its roots in the Old Testament, where it was established as a law for the Israelites. The practice was a way to acknowledge God's provision and sovereignty, and it supported the Levitical priesthood and the temple services. In the New Testament, while the specific legal requirement of tithing is not emphasized, the principle of generous and sacrificial giving is upheld. Tithing was a common practice among the Jewish people during the time of Jesus and the early church. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1183 dekatóō– to tithe. See 1181 (dekátē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dekaté Definition to collect tithes NASB Translation collected a tenth (1), paid tithes (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1183: δεκατόωδεκατόω, δεκάτῳ: perfect δεδεκάτωκα; perfect passive δεδεκατωμαι; (δέκατος); to exact or receive the tenth part (for which Greek writers use δεκατεύω (Winer's Grammar, 24)): with the accusative of person from whom, Hebrews 7:6 (on the perfect cf. Winers Grammar, § 40, 4 a.; Lightfoot St. Clement, Appendix, p. 414); passive to pay tithes (Vulg.decimor): Hebrews 7:9. (Nehemiah 10:37.) (Compare: ἀποδεκατόω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pay or receive tithes. From dekate; to tithe, i.e. To give or take a tenth -- pay (receive) tithes. see GREEK dekate Forms and Transliterations δεδεκάτωκε δεδεκατωκεν δεδεκάτωκεν δεδεκατωται δεδεκάτωται δεκατούντες δεκατρείς δεκατριών δεκαχόρδω dedekatoken dedekatōken dedekátoken dedekátōken dedekatotai dedekatōtai dedekátotai dedekátōtaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 7:6 V-RIA-3SGRK: ἐξ αὐτῶν δεδεκάτωκεν Ἀβραάμ καὶ NAS: But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham KJV: them received tithes of Abraham, INT: from them has tithed Abraham and Hebrews 7:9 V-RIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 1183 |
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