μεθίστημι

methistēmiVerbG3179

to move

From: from G3326 (μετά) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

to transfer, i.e. carry away, depose or (figuratively) exchange, seduce

Full Lexicon Entry

μεθιστάνω, trans. in Pres., impf., fut. and aor. 1, to change, remove: with accusative of thing(s), ὄρη; pass.; of causing death. Metaphorical, with accusative of person(s), to pervert.
LXX Usage: for סוּר hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
1 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:2
  • Acts 13:22
  • Acts 19:26
  • Colossians 1:13
  • Luke 16:4

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