G1183: δεκατόω
dekatóō · “to tithe”
Definition
to tithe, i.e. to give or take a tenth
KJV translates it as: pay (receive) tithes
Word origin: from G1181 (δεκάτη);
Extended definition
δεκατόω, -ῶ,
= cl. -τεύω (δεκάτη), [in LXX: Neh.10:37 (38) (עשׂר pi.) * ;]
to take tithe of: with accusative of person(s), Heb.7:6; pass. to pay tithe: Heb.7:9.†
(AS)
= cl. -τεύω (δεκάτη), [in LXX: Neh.10:37 (38) (עשׂר pi.) * ;]
to take tithe of: with accusative of person(s), Heb.7:6; pass. to pay tithe: Heb.7:9.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1183 is translated
- he has collected a tenth ×1
- has paid the tithe. ×1
Bible verses with G1183 (dekatóō)
Dekatóō appears in 2 verses.
- Hebrews 7:6
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
- Hebrews 7:9
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.