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ἀποδεκατόω G586

G586 is the Greek word ἀποδεκατόω, transliterated apodekatóō. The King James Version most often renders it pay tithe.

Word: ἀποδεκατόωTransliteration: apodekatóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to tithe (as debtor or creditor).

Where it comes from

from G575 (ἀπό) and G1183 (δεκατόω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

pay tithe 1×tithe 1×give tithes 1×take tithes 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (give, pay, take) tithe.

Verses using ἀποδεκατόω

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

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.

Hebrews 7:5 · 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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G586 mean?

G586 is the Greek word ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatóō), meaning to tithe (as debtor or creditor).

How is G586 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it pay tithe (1 time), tithe (1 time), give tithes (1 time), take tithes (1 time).

How many times does G586 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G586 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1183 (δεκατόω).

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