Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to tithe
Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
G1183
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1183 Quick Answer
Strong's G1183 δεκατόω (dekatoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dekatoo (dek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe, i.e. to give, take, or receive a tenth [from G1181] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include tithes and payed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- dekatoo (dek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe, i.e. to give, take, or receive a tenth [from G1181]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- tithes and payed
Meaning and Definition
dekatoo (dek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe, i.e. to give, take, or receive a tenth [from G1181] KJV: pay (receive) tithes Root(s): G1181
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1183. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1183 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dekatoo, 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.
payed
Hebrews 7:9
tithes
Hebrews 7:6
How Strong's G1183 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1183 (δεκατόω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Strong's G1183 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 G1183 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
Strong's G1183 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1183.
And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1183, grouped by book.
Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1183 FAQ
What does dekatoo (δεκατόω) mean?
Dekatoo (Strong's G1183) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tithe". dekatoo (dek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe, i.e. to give, take, or receive a tenth [from G1181]
How many times is dekatoo (δεκατόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1183 across 2 books.
Where can I study dekatoo (δεκατόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1183 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate dekatoo (δεκατόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as tithes and payed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1183 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1183, with linked reader references where each row is available.