The meaning of “παρατίθημι”
Understanding paratíthēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
allege, commend, commit (the keeping of), put forth, set before. - to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth) - by i...
παρατίθημι
allege, commend, commit (the keeping of), put forth, set before. - to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth) - by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:31 | “Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:” Word: παρατίθημι (paratíthēmi) | |
| Mark 8:6 | “And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.” Word: παρατίθημι (paratíthēmi) | |
| Luke 11:6 | “For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?” Word: παρατίθημι (paratíthēmi) | |
| Acts 17:3 | “Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.” Word: παρατίθημι (paratíthēmi) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:27 | “If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.” Word: παρατίθημι (paratíthēmi) |