Lexical Summary epiriptó: To cast upon, to throw upon Original Word: ἐπιρίπτω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast upon. From epi and rhipto; to throw upon (literally or figuratively) -- cast upon. see GREEK epi see GREEK rhipto NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and rhiptó Definition to cast upon NASB Translation casting (1), threw (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1977: ἐπιρρίπτωἐπιρρίπτω (L T Tr WH ἐπιρίπτω, see Rho): 1 aorist ἐπέρριψα; (ῤίπτω); to throw upon, place upon: τί ἐπί τί, Luke 19:35; (Vulg.projicere, to throw away, throw off): τήν μέριμναν ἐπί Θεόν, i. e. to cast upon, give up to, God, 1 Peter 5:7, from Psalm 54:23 Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 1977 highlights a decisive, intentional act of shifting a burden from one place to another—figuratively or literally—so that the object no longer rests on the original bearer. The two New Testament occurrences illuminate both a literal transfer of weight and a metaphorical release of anxiety into the care of God. Scriptural Occurrences • Luke 19:35: Disciples lift their garments from their own shoulders and “cast” them upon the colt that will carry Jesus during His triumphal entry. Historical and Cultural Background In first-century Palestine, outer garments were versatile, functioning as protection against weather, bedding, or collateral for a loan. Laying such garments on the colt in Luke 19:35 demonstrated honor and submission; the animal became a throne for the coming King. The visual image of transferring garments foreshadows the spiritual command to transfer anxiety from the believer’s heart to Christ’s care. Theological Significance 1. Lordship of Christ. By clothing the colt, the disciples publicly acknowledge Jesus as the prophesied King (Zechariah 9:9). Intertextual Connections • Psalm 55:22, “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you,” anticipates Peter’s exhortation. Pastoral and Ministry Application 1. Counseling. Encourage believers to verbalize specific worries in prayer, actively releasing them to God. Christological Perspective The colt episode displays Messianic humility: the One who carries the weight of sin first allows a humble animal to carry Him. In 1 Peter, the risen Christ continues to bear loads—this time intangible anxieties—demonstrating an unchanging readiness to sustain His people. Practical Wisdom for Believers • Regularly inventory concerns and intentionally place them before God in prayer. Conclusion Strong’s Greek 1977 captures a vital spiritual rhythm: shifting weight from self to Savior. Whether paving the path of the King with garments or freeing the heart by surrendering anxiety, this act testifies that Christ alone is worthy and able to bear what we cannot. Forms and Transliterations επέρριφα επερρίφην επέρριψα επέρριψεν επέσαξαν επέσαξε επέσαξεν επεσάσσετο επέσεισε επέσεισεν επεσημήνω επέσταξαν επιριψαντες ἐπιρίψαντες επιρρίψαντες επιρρίψει επιρρίψη επίρριψον επιρρίψουσιν επιρρίψω επίσαγμα επισάξατε επισάξατέ επίσαξόν επισείει επισεσαγμένων epiripsantes epirípsantesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 19:35 V-APA-NMPGRK: Ἰησοῦν καὶ ἐπιρίψαντες αὐτῶν τὰ NAS: it to Jesus, and they threw their coats KJV: upon the colt, and they set Jesus INT: Jesus and having cast their 1 Peter 5:7 V-APA-NMP |
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