ἀθετέω

atheteōVerbG0114

to reject

From: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι);

Short Definition

to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to set aside, disregard (in Gramm., to reject as spurious)
2.to nullify, make void
3.to reject
LXX Usage: for seventeen different words, פּשׁע, מרד, בּגד, מעל, etc., often meaning, as (Heb.), to revolt; properly, to make ἄθετον, or do away with what has been laid down (see DCG, i, 453 f.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Galatians
2
Luke
2
Mark
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:19
  • 1 Timothy 5:12
  • Galatians 3:15
  • John 12:48
  • Luke 10:16

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