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The meaning of μετάθεσις

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

Definition

change, removing, translation. - transposition, i.e. transferral (to heaven), disestablishment (of a law)

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μετάθεσις

Phoneticmet-ath'-es-is
Transliterationmetáthesis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

change, removing, translation. - transposition, i.e. transferral (to heaven), disestablishment (of a law)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Hebrews 7:12

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Word: μετάθεσις (metáthesis)
Hebrews 11:5

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Word: μετάθεσις (metáthesis)
Hebrews 12:27

And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

Word: μετάθεσις (metáthesis)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
Book Distribution

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