dekate denotes a tenth given or received in the transactions described in Hebrews 7.

The attested verses use the term for a tenth in acts of giving, receiving, and paying: Abraham gives it from all and from spoils, while tithes are received and paid in the later statements.

1. A tenth in giving, receiving, or paying · dominant

   The singular accusative feminine form occurs where Abraham gives a tenth of all in Hebrews 7:2 and a tenth from the best spoils in Hebrews 7:4. The plural accusative feminine form occurs in Hebrews 7:8 and Hebrews 7:9, where the APB renders the clauses with men who "receive tithes" and Levi who "has paid tithes."

   Hebrews 7:2Hebrews 7:4Hebrews 7:8Hebrews 7:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB renders the singular occurrences as "a tenth" in Hebrews 7:2 and Hebrews 7:4, and the plural occurrences as "tithes" in Hebrews 7:8 and Hebrews 7:9. These renderings reflect the clauses' presentation rather than a precise token-by-token equivalence.