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Strong's G586 ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatoo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H586 — anachna (“we”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G586
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 6

Strong's G586 Quick Answer

Strong's G586 ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apodekatoo (ap-od-ek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe (as debtor or creditor) [from G575 and G1183] It has 10 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include tithe, give, and take. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
apodekatoo (ap-od-ek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe (as debtor or creditor) [from G575 and G1183]
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
tithe, give, and take

Meaning and Definition

apodekatoo (ap-od-ek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe (as debtor or creditor) [from G575 and G1183] KJV: (give, pay, take) tithe Root(s): G575, G1183

Original Word
ἀποδεκατόω
Transliteration
apodekatoo
Derivation
Root: δεκατόω R1: 575 R2: 1183
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G586. 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)

to tithe

Usage: ἀπο-δεκατοω, [in LXX for עָשַׂר in both senses foll., e.g. (1) Gen.28:22 (2) 1Ki.8:15 ;] __1. with accusative of thing(s), to tithe, pay a tenth of: Mat.23:23, Luk.11:42. __2. C. accusative of person(s), to exact tithes from: Heb.7:5. __3. to decimate (Socr., HE, 573 A; see Kennedy, Sources, 117).† (AS)

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How Strong's G586 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apodekatoo, 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.

tithe Matthew 23:23 give Luke 18:12 take Hebrews 7:5

How Strong's G586 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 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 G586 (ἀποδεκατόω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G586 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 G586 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 23:23 KJV

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Luke 11:42 KJV

But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Luke 18:12 KJV

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

Strong's G586 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 28:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be to me a house of God; and of all whatsoever thou shalt give me, I will tithe a tenth for thee.

Deuteronomy 14:22 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt tithe a tenth of all the produce of thy seed, the fruit of thy field year by year.

Deuteronomy 26:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And when thou shalt have completed all the tithings of thy fruits in the third year, thou shalt give the second tenth to the Levite, and stranger, and fatherless, and widow; and they shall eat it in thy cities, and be merry.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G586.

Genesis 28:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be to me a house of God; and of all whatsoever thou shalt give me, I will tithe a tenth for thee.
Deuteronomy 14:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt tithe a tenth of all the produce of thy seed, the fruit of thy field year by year.
Deuteronomy 26:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And when thou shalt have completed all the tithings of thy fruits in the third year, thou shalt give the second tenth to the Levite, and stranger, and fatherless, and widow; and they shall eat it in thy cities, and be merry.
1 Kingdoms 8:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he will take the tithe of your seeds and your vineyards, and give it to his eunuchs, and to his servants.
1 Kingdoms 8:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he will take your servants, and your handmaids, and your good herds and your asses, and will take the tenth of them for his works.
1 Kingdoms 8:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he will tithe your flocks; and ye shall be his servants.
Matthew 23:23 New Testament, KJV
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Luke 11:42 New Testament, KJV
But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Luke 18:12 New Testament, KJV
I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
Hebrews 7:5 New Testament, KJV
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G586, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G586 FAQ

What does apodekatoo (ἀποδεκατόω) mean?

Apodekatoo (Strong's G586) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pay". apodekatoo (ap-od-ek-at-oh'-o) v. 1. to tithe (as debtor or creditor) [from G575 and G1183]

How many times is apodekatoo (ἀποδεκατόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G586 across 6 books.

Where can I study apodekatoo (ἀποδεκατόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G586 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate apodekatoo (ἀποδεκατόω)?

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

Does Strong's G586 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G586, with linked reader references where each row is available.