ῥίπτω
rhiptōVerbG4496
to throw/lay down
From: a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of G4474 (ῥαπίζω), through the idea of sudden motion);
Short Definition
to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from G906 (βάλλω), which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from (see in G1614 (ἐκτείνω)), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit (as if a load); by extension, to disperse
Full Lexicon Entry
*ῥιπτέω *(strengthened form; see Veitch, ῥίπτω, fin.)
1.to throw, cast, hurl
2.= ῥιπτάζω, to shake, toss, throw about
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁלַךְ hi.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
3
Matthew
3
Luke
2
Key Passages
- Acts 22:23
- Acts 27:19
- Acts 27:29
- Luke 17:2
- Luke 4:35
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