Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παρακαταθήκη”
Understanding parakatathḗkē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
that (thing) which is committed (un-)to (trust). - something put down alongside, i.e. a deposit (sacred trust)
G3872
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παρακαταθήκη
Phoneticpar-ak-at-ath-ay'-kay
Transliterationparakatathḗkē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
that (thing) which is committed (un-)to (trust). - something put down alongside, i.e. a deposit (sacred trust)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 6:20 | “O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:” Word: παρακαταθήκη (parakatathḗkē) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:14 | “That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.” Word: παρακαταθήκη (parakatathḗkē) |