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 times

Appears 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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