Greek Word Study
The meaning of “δέκατος”
Understanding dékatos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ordinal from δέκα tenth.
G1182
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
δέκατος
Phoneticdek'-at-os
Transliterationdékatos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ordinal from δέκα tenth.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 1:39 | “He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.” Word: δέκατος (dékatos) | |
| Revelation 11:13 | “And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.” Word: δέκατος (dékatos) | |
| Revelation 21:20 | “The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.” Word: δέκατος (dékatos) |