διατίθημι

diatithēmiVerbG1303

to make a covenant

From: middle voice from G1223 (διά) and G5087 (τίθημι);

Short Definition

to put apart, i.e. (figuratively) dispose (by assignment, compact, or bequest)

Full Lexicon Entry

to place separately, arrange, dispose. Mid, only in NT
1.
ain general, to dispose of
bto dispose of by a will, make a testament (in cl., δ. *διαθήκην *also in this sense)
2.δ. διαθήκην, to make a covenant (Aristoph.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for כָּרַת, frequently δ. διαθήκην (כָּרַת)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
4
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 3:25
  • Hebrews 10:16
  • Hebrews 8:10
  • Hebrews 9:16
  • Hebrews 9:17

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