ἀπόκειμαι

apokeimaiVerbG0606

to lay up

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);

Short Definition

to be reserved; figuratively, to await

Full Lexicon Entry

to be laid up, in store, laid away. Metaphorical, C. dative of person(s), to be reserved (Dem., Plat.; and see MM, ).
LXX Usage: (שִׁילֹה), (חָשַׂךְ), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
1
Colossians
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 4:8
  • Colossians 1:5
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Luke 19:20

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