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dekate

dekate {dek-at'-ay}
Greek: adjective

Possible Definitions:
1) a tenth part of anything, a tithe. In the Old Testament there were three tithes. One was used to support the Levites (Nu.
18:21-28). This freed the Levites to provide civil and religious leadership. Essentially this tithe supported the government of ancient Israel. A tithe of this tithe went to support the high priest. The next tithe was a tithe of the produce of the land and the first fruits. (Dt. 12:5-18) This tithe was the worship offering the Israelites gave to God and was used to support the religious festivals of the day. Lastly, every third year an additional tithe was gathered to support the state welfare system. (Dt. 14:22-27) This went to the fatherless, the widows, and the strangers in the land. Tithing in the Old Testament represented about 23 1/3 percent of the average annual income, and corresponds to our modern tax system. Both are used to support the government for the good of the people.

dekate {dek-at'-ay}

Greek: adjective

feminine of 1182;

Translated as:

tithe (2 times)

tenth part (1 time)

tenth (1 time)

Total: 4 times

Strong's Number 1181

TDNT - omitted,omitted