◄ 659. apotithémi ►
Strong's Lexicon apotithémi: To put off, to lay aside, to remove Original Word: ἀποτίθημι Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apotithémi Pronunciation: ah-po-TEE-thay-mee Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ot-eeth'-ay-mee) Definition: I lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. Meaning: To put off, lay aside, or renounce. It conveys the idea of removing or discarding something, often in a metaphorical sense. Word Origin: From ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning "to place" or "to put"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποτίθημι, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew terms that convey the idea of removing or discarding, such as סוּר (sur, Strong's 5493), meaning "to turn aside" or "to remove," and עָזַב (azab, Strong's 5800), meaning "to forsake" or "to leave." These terms similarly express the notion of abandoning or setting aside certain behaviors or practices. Usage: The term ἀποτίθημι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of laying aside or putting away certain behaviors, attitudes, or physical items. It is often used in a moral or ethical context, encouraging believers to discard sinful behaviors or traits. Context: The Greek verb ἀποτίθημι appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the transformative aspect of the Christian life. It is frequently used in exhortations to believers to abandon their former ways and embrace a new life in Christ. For example, in Ephesians 4:22, Paul instructs believers to "put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires." Similarly, in Colossians 3:8, he urges, "But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth." The metaphorical use of ἀποτίθημι highlights the conscious decision and effort required to remove negative traits and behaviors. It suggests a deliberate and active process of change, aligning with the broader New Testament theme of sanctification and spiritual renewal. The term also appears in James 1:21, where believers are encouraged to "put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." In each instance, ἀποτίθημι underscores the necessity of personal responsibility in the Christian walk, calling for a rejection of the old self and an embrace of the new identity found in Christ. This aligns with the biblical call to holiness and the pursuit of a life that reflects the character of Jesus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from apo and tithémi Definition to put off, lay aside NASB Translation laid aside (1), lay aside (3), laying aside (1), put (1), put...aside (1), putting aside (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 659: ἀποτίθημι ἀποτίθημι: 2 aorist middle ἀπεθεμην; (from Homer down); to put off or aside; in the N. T. only middle to put off from oneself: τά ἱμάτια, Acts 7:58; (to lay up or away, ἐν τῇ φυλακή (i. e., put), Matthew 14:3 L T Tr WH (so εἰς φυλακήν, Leviticus 24:12; Numbers 15:34; 2 Chronicles 18:26; Polybius 24, 8, 8; Diodorus 4, 49, ete.)); tropically those things are said to be put off or away which anyone gives up, renounces: as τά ἔργα τοῦ σκότους, Romans 13:12; — Ephesians 4:22 (cf. Winers Grammar, 347 (325); Buttmann, 274 (236)), 25; Colossians 3:8; James 1:21; 1 Peter 2:1; Hebrews 12:1; (τήν ὀργήν, Plutarch, Coriol. 19; τόν πλοῦτον, τήν μαλακίαν, etc. Luc. dial. mort. 10, 8; τήν ἐλευθερίαν καί παρρησίαν, ibid. 9, etc.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast off, lay aside, put away. From apo and tithemi; to put away (literally or figuratively) -- cast off, lay apart (aside, down), put away (off). see GREEK apo see GREEK tithemi Forms and Transliterations απεθεντο απεθέντο απέθεντο ἀπέθεντο απεθετο ἀπέθετο απέθηκαν απέθηκε απέθηκεν αποθεμενοι αποθέμενοι ἀποθέμενοι απόθες αποθεσθαι αποθέσθαι ἀποθέσθαι αποθεσθε απόθεσθε ἀπόθεσθε αποθήσει αποθήσεις αποθήσομεν απόθου αποθώμαθα αποθωμεθα ἀποθώμεθα apethento apéthento apetheto apétheto apothemenoi apothémenoi apothesthai apothésthai apothesthe apóthesthe apothometha apothōmetha apothṓmetha Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 14:3 V-AIM-3S GRK: ἐν φυλακῇ ἀπέθετο διὰ Ἡρῳδιάδα NAS: he bound him and put him in prison INT: in prison put [him] on account of Herodias Acts 7:58 V-AIM-3P GRK: οἱ μάρτυρες ἀπέθεντο τὰ ἱμάτια NAS: [him]; and the witnesses laid aside their robes KJV: the witnesses laid down their INT: the witnesses laid aside the garments Romans 13:12 V-ASM-1P GRK: ἡμέρα ἤγγικεν ἀποθώμεθα οὖν τὰ NAS: Therefore let us lay aside the deeds KJV: therefore cast off the works INT: [the] day has drawn near we should cast off therefore the Ephesians 4:22 V-ANM GRK: ἀποθέσθαι ὑμᾶς κατὰ NAS: manner of life, you lay aside the old KJV: That ye put off concerning the former INT: to have put off you according to Ephesians 4:25 V-APM-NMP GRK: Διὸ ἀποθέμενοι τὸ ψεῦδος NAS: Therefore, laying aside falsehood, KJV: Wherefore putting away lying, speak INT: Therefore having put off falsehood Colossians 3:8 V-AMM-2P GRK: νυνὶ δὲ ἀπόθεσθε καὶ ὑμεῖς NAS: But now you also, put them all aside: KJV: ye also put off all these; anger, INT: now moreover put off also you Hebrews 12:1 V-APM-NMP GRK: μαρτύρων ὄγκον ἀποθέμενοι πάντα καὶ NAS: us, let us also lay aside every KJV: let us lay aside every weight, INT: of witnesses weight having laid aside every and James 1:21 V-APM-NMP GRK: διὸ ἀποθέμενοι πᾶσαν ῥυπαρίαν NAS: Therefore, putting aside all KJV: Wherefore lay apart all filthiness INT: Therefore having laid aside all filthiness 1 Peter 2:1 V-APM-NMP GRK: Ἀποθέμενοι οὖν πᾶσαν NAS: Therefore, putting aside all malice KJV: Wherefore laying aside all malice, INT: Having laid aside therefore all Strong's Greek 659 9 Occurrences ἀπέθεντο — 1 Occ. ἀπέθετο — 1 Occ. ἀποθέμενοι — 4 Occ. ἀποθέσθαι — 1 Occ. ἀπόθεσθε — 1 Occ. ἀποθώμεθα — 1 Occ.