decoding vs paraphrase

decoding

noun
  • An instance of the translation of something into a form more suitable for subsequent processing. 

paraphrase

noun
  • A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning. 

  • One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise. 

verb
  • To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. 

How often have the words decoding and paraphrase occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )