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δεκάτη G1181

G1181 is the Greek word δεκάτη, transliterated dekátē. The King James Version most often renders it tithes.

Word: δεκάτηTransliteration: dekátēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

a tenth, i.e. as a percentage or (technically) tithe.

Where it comes from

feminine of G1182 (δέκατος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

tithes 2×tenth part 1×tenth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: tenth (part), tithe.

Verses using δεκάτη

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 7:2 · KJV

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Hebrews 7:4 · KJV

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

Hebrews 7:8 · KJV

And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

Hebrews 7:9 · KJV

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1181 mean?

G1181 is the Greek word δεκάτη (dekátē), meaning a tenth, i.e. as a percentage or (technically) tithe.

How is G1181 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it tithes (2 times), tenth part (1 time), tenth (1 time).

How many times does G1181 appear in the Bible?

δεκάτη (dekátē) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1181 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of G1182 (δέκατος).

Nearby entries

G1178 · δεκαπέντε — ten and five, i.e. fifteen G1179 · Δεκάπολις — the ten-city region; the Decapolis, a…G1180 · δεκατέσσαρες — ten and four, i.e. fourteen G1182 · δέκατος — tenth G1183 · δεκατόω — to tithe, i.e. to give or take a tenth G1184 · δεκτός — approved; (figuratively) propitious

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