Strong's Lexicon

G1183

G1183 — δεκατόω

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekdekatooverbOccurrences: 2

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1183
Word:δεκατόω
Part of Speech:verb
Etymology:from G1181
Language:Greek
Occurrences:2
Transliteration:dekatoo
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:dek-at-oh'-o
Meaning:1. to tithe, i.e. to give, take, or receive a tenth
KJV Renderings:pay (receive) tithes

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

δεκατόω, 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, Heb 7:6 (on the perfect cf. Winers Grammar, § 40, 4 a.; Lightfoot St. Clement, Appendix, p. 414); passive to pay tithes (Vulg.decimor): Heb 7:9. (Neh 10:37.) (Compare: ἀποδεκατόω.)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

δεκατόω (pay (receive) tithes)

Hebrews 7:6

KJV: But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises
GK: ο δε μη γενεαλογούμενος εξ αυτών δεδεκάτωκε τον Αβραάμ και τον έχοντα τας επαγγελίας ευλόγηκε

Hebrews 7:9

KJV: And as I may so say Levi also who receiveth tithes payed tithes in Abraham
GK: και ως έπος ειπείν διά Αβραάμ και Λευϊ ο δεκάτας λαμβάνων δεδεκάτωται
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