ὑποτίθημι

hupotithēmiVerbG5294

to lay

From: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G5087 (τίθημι);

Short Definition

to place underneath, i.e. (figuratively) to hazard, (reflexively) to suggest

Full Lexicon Entry

to place under, lay down. Metaphorical, τράχηλον ὑποθεῖναι, to risk one's life (see Deiss., LAE, 119 f.): mid., to suggest.
LXX Usage: for שׂוּם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 4:6
  • Romans 16:4

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