The meaning of “ἐκτίθημι”
Understanding ektíthēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cast out, expound. - to expose - figuratively, to declare
ἐκτίθημι
cast out, expound. - to expose - figuratively, to declare
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:21 | “And when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.” Word: ἐκτίθημι (ektíthēmi) | |
| Acts 11:4 | “But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,” Word: ἐκτίθημι (ektíthēmi) | |
| Acts 18:26 | “And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.” Word: ἐκτίθημι (ektíthēmi) | |
| Acts 28:23 | “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” Word: ἐκτίθημι (ektíthēmi) |