Definition
ἀπο-δεκατοω,
[in LXX for עָשַׂר in both senses foll., e.g. (1) Genesis 28:22 (2) 1 Samuel 8:15 ;]
1. with accusative of thing(s), to tithe, pay a tenth of: Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42.
2. C. accusative of person(s), to exact tithes from: Hebrews 7:5.
3. to decimate (Socr., HE, 573 A; see Kennedy, Sources, 117).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀποδεκατόω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 23:23ἀποδεκατοῦτε · You pay tithes ofWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
- Luke 11:42ἀποδεκατοῦτε · you pay tithes ofWoe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.
- Luke 18:12ἀποδεκατῶ · [and] pay tithesI fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.’
- Hebrews 7:5ἀποδεκατοῦν · to collect a tenthNow the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.