Dekátē — G1181

Definition

adjective

a tenth, i.e. as a percentage or (technically) tithe

1. the tithes of the fruits of the earth and of the flocks, which, by the law of Moses, were presented to the Levites in the congregation of Israel

Usually translated as

tenth, tithe

Origin

feminine of G1182

• dékatos (G1182)

Occurrences

Dekátē occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (4)

• Hebrews 7:2 — To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part (δεκάτην) of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
• Hebrews 7:4 — Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth (δεκάτην) of the spoils.
• Hebrews 7:8 — And here men that die receive tithes (δεκάτας); but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
• Hebrews 7:9 — And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes (δεκάτας), payed tithes in Abraham.