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The meaning of ἐπιτιμάω

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

Definition

(straitly) charge, rebuke. - to tax upon, i.e. censure or admonish - by implication, forbid

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ἐπιτιμάω

Phoneticep-ee-tee-mah'-o
Transliterationepitimáō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(straitly) charge, rebuke. - to tax upon, i.e. censure or admonish - by implication, forbid

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

29 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 17:18

And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.

Word: ἐπιτιμάω (epitimáō)
Mark 8:32

And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

Word: ἐπιτιμάω (epitimáō)
Luke 9:55

But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

Word: ἐπιτιμάω (epitimáō)
2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Word: ἐπιτιμάω (epitimáō)
Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Word: ἐπιτιμάω (epitimáō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
29x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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