The meaning of “ἀποδεκατόω”
Understanding apodekatóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(give, pay, take) tithe. - to tithe (as debtor or creditor)
ἀποδεκατόω
(give, pay, take) tithe. - to tithe (as debtor or creditor)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:23 | “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.” Word: ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatóō) | |
| Luke 11:42 | “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.” Word: ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatóō) | |
| Luke 18:12 | “I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.” Word: ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatóō) | |
| Hebrews 7:5 | “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:” Word: ἀποδεκατόω (apodekatóō) |