δεκατόω

dekatoōto titheHow to read Greek
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Definition

δεκατόω, -ῶ,

= cl. -τεύω (δεκάτη), [in LXX: Nehemiah 10:37 (38) (עשׂר pi.) * ;]

to take tithe of: with accusative of person(s), Hebrews 7:6; pass. to pay tithe: Hebrews 7:9.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Hebrews 7:6δεδεκάτωκεν · collected a tenth
    But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
  2. Hebrews 7:9δεδεκάτωται · paid [the] tenth
    And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.