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 timesAppears 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
Go beyond grammar.
See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.
Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow
Word Study Preview
Live Tool
logos (G3056)
word, saying, account