ἐπιτίθημι

epitithēmiVerbG2007

to put/lay on

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5087 (τίθημι);

Short Definition

to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to lay, set or place upon
ato provide
bto throw oneself upon, attack
2.to add to
LXX Usage: for נָתַן, שָׁוָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

38 times

Appears 38 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
14
Mark
8
Matthew
7
Luke
5
John
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 5:22
  • Acts 28:3
  • Acts 9:17
  • Luke 4:40
  • Matthew 9:18

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