Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1181
δεκάτη
dekatē · “tenth”
Used 4 times across 1 book
Definition
δεκάτη, -ης, ἡ prop. fem. (sc. μέρος) of δέκατος, -η, -ον,
[in LXX for מַעֲשֵׂר: Gen.14:20, Neh.12:44, and al. ;]
a tenth part, a tithe: Heb.7:2, 4; 8, 9 (for a curious inversion of the Biblical use, see MM, see word).†
[in LXX for מַעֲשֵׂר: Gen.14:20, Neh.12:44, and al. ;]
a tenth part, a tithe: Heb.7:2, 4; 8, 9 (for a curious inversion of the Biblical use, see MM, see word).†
Where it appears
Hebrews4
In the text
Hebrews 7:2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;Hebrews 7:4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.Hebrews 7:8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.Hebrews 7:9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
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