The meaning of “ἐπιτίθημι”

Understanding epitíthēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐπιτίθημι

Phoneticep-ee-tith'-ay-mee

Transliterationepitíthēmi

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

add unto, lade, lay upon, put (up) on, set on (up), + surname, X wound. - to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)

Scripture References

40 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:7	“And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.”
Mark 6:5	“And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. ”
Luke 13:13	“And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.”
John 19:2	“And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,”
Acts 15:28	“For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;”

Total Occurrences

40x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew7

Mark9

Luke5

John2

Acts14

1 Timothy1

Revelation2

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