Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπόκειμαι”
Understanding apókeimai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be appointed, (be) laid up. - to be reserved - figuratively, to await
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπόκειμαι
Phoneticap-ok'-i-mahee
Transliterationapókeimai
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be appointed, (be) laid up. - to be reserved - figuratively, to await
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 19:20 | “And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:” Word: ἀπόκειμαι (apókeimai) | |
| Colossians 1:5 | “For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;” Word: ἀπόκειμαι (apókeimai) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:8 | “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” Word: ἀπόκειμαι (apókeimai) | |
| Hebrews 9:27 | “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” Word: ἀπόκειμαι (apókeimai) |