ἐπιτιμάω

epitimaōVerbG2008

to rebuke

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5091 (τιμάω);

Short Definition

to tax upon, i.e. censure or admonish; by implication, forbid

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to honour.
2.to raise in price
3.to mete out due measure
ato award
bto censure, rebuke, admonish
Synonyms
ἐλέγχω, q.v
LXX Usage: for גָּעַר,

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

29 times

Appears 29 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
12
Mark
9
Matthew
6
2 Timothy
1
Jude
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 4:2
  • Luke 19:39
  • Luke 8:24
  • Matthew 16:22
  • Mark 1:25

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