Lexicon
δεκατόω
dekatoō
G1183
G:V Greek

to tithe

2
Occurrences
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Greek
Language

dekatoo describes the giving or payment of tithes, including Abraham's tithe and Levi's payment through Abraham.

The two occurrences describe tithe-related action: one person tithes Abraham, and Levi is said to have paid tithes through Abraham.

Senses in use

  1. Giving or paying tithes · dominant

    In Hebrews 7:6, the perfect active form occurs in the clause where a person acts toward Abraham; the APB renders the clause “tithed Abraham.” In Hebrews 7:9, the perfect passive form occurs in the statement that Levi, through Abraham, “has paid tithes”; both verses show the term in tithe-related action.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the action as “tithed Abraham” in Hebrews 7:6 and “has paid tithes” in Hebrews 7:9. These are renderings of whole clauses.

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