Strong's Lexicon horothesia: Boundary setting, boundary Original Word: ὁροθεσία Word Origin: Derived from ὅρος (horos, meaning "boundary" or "limit") and τίθημι (tithemi, meaning "to place" or "to set"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept can be found in terms like גְּבוּל (gebul, Strong's H1366), which means "border" or "boundary." Usage: The term "horothesia" refers to the act of setting boundaries or limits. In a biblical context, it can denote the establishment of physical, moral, or spiritual boundaries. It emphasizes the importance of order, structure, and the delineation of spaces or roles. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, boundaries were significant for defining property lines, city limits, and sacred spaces. The concept of setting boundaries was crucial for maintaining order and preventing disputes. In the biblical context, boundaries also had spiritual implications, symbolizing the separation between the holy and the profane, the chosen people and the nations, and the righteous and the wicked. HELPS Word-studies 3734 horothesía (from horos, "boundary, limit" and 5087 /títhēmi," to set") – properly, limits pre-set boundaries (used only occurs in Ac 17:26). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as horion and tithémi Definition a setting of boundaries NASB Translation boundaries (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3734: ὁροθεσίαὁροθεσία, ὁροθεσίας, ἡ (from ὁροθετης; and this from ὅρος (a boundary; see ὅριον), and τίθημι); a. properly, a setting of boundaries, laying down limits. b. a definite limit; plural bounds, Acts 17:26. (Ecclesiastical writings; (Winer's Grammar, 25).) From a compound of the base of horion and a derivative of tithemi; a limit-placing, i.e. (concretely) boundary-line -- bound. see GREEK horion see GREEK tithemi |
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