The meaning of “ἐπιτίθημι”
Understanding epitíthēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
add unto, lade, lay upon, put (up) on, set on (up), + surname, X wound. - to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
ἐπιτίθημι
add unto, lade, lay upon, put (up) on, set on (up), + surname, X wound. - to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:7 | “And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.” Word: ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi) | |
| 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. ” Word: ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi) | |
| Luke 13:13 | “And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.” Word: ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi) | |
| 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,” Word: ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi) | |
| 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;” Word: ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi) |