The meaning of “περιτίθημι”
Understanding peritíthēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bestow upon, hedge round about, put about (on, upon), set about. - to place around - by implication, to present
περιτίθημι
bestow upon, hedge round about, put about (on, upon), set about. - to place around - by implication, to present
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:28 | “And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.” Word: περιτίθημι (peritíthēmi) | |
| Mark 15:17 | “And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, ” Word: περιτίθημι (peritíthēmi) | |
| John 19:29 | “Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.” Word: περιτίθημι (peritíthēmi) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:23 | “And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.” Word: περιτίθημι (peritíthēmi) |