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Strong's G1178 δεκαπέντε (dekapente)

Dekapente means “fifteen” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1178 — baalchatsor in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1178
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1178 Quick Answer

Strong's G1178 δεκαπέντε (dekapente) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dekapente (dek-ap-en'-teh) n. 1. ten and five, i.e. fifteen [from G1176 and G4002] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include fifteen. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
dekapente (dek-ap-en'-teh) n. 1. ten and five, i.e. fifteen [from G1176 and G4002]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
fifteen

Meaning and Definition

dekapente (dek-ap-en'-teh) n. 1. ten and five, i.e. fifteen [from G1176 and G4002] KJV: fifteen Root(s): G1176, G4002

Original Word
δεκαπέντε
Transliteration
dekapente
Derivation
Root: πέντε R1: 1176 R2: 4002
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1178. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

fifteen

Usage: δεκα-πέντε [in LXX: Exo.27:15, 1Ma.10:40, al. ;] late form of πεντεκαίδεκα, fifteen: Jhn.11:18, Act.27:5, WH, mg., ib. 28, Gal.1:18.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1178 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dekapente, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

fifteen John 11:18

How Strong's G1178 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.

Strong's G1178 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1178 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 11:18 KJV

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

Acts 27:28 KJV

And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.

Galatians 1:18 KJV

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1178.

John 11:18 New Testament, KJV
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
Acts 27:28 New Testament, KJV
And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
Galatians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1178, grouped by book.

John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1178 FAQ

What does dekapente (δεκαπέντε) mean?

Dekapente (Strong's G1178) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fifteen". dekapente (dek-ap-en'-teh) n. 1. ten and five, i.e. fifteen [from G1176 and G4002]

How many times is dekapente (δεκαπέντε) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1178 across 3 books.

Where can I study dekapente (δεκαπέντε) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1178 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate dekapente (δεκαπέντε)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fifteen. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.