3734. horothesia

Lexicon

horothesia: Boundary setting, boundary

Original Word: ὁροθεσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: horothesia
Pronunciation: ho-ro-theh-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (hor-oth-es-ee'-ah)
Definition: Boundary setting, boundary
Meaning: a setting of boundaries, definite limit; plur: bounds.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a limit, boundary

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

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 Origin
from the same as horion and tithémi
Definition
a setting of boundaries
NASB Translation
boundaries (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3734: ὁροθεσία

ὁροθεσία, 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).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: ὅρος (horos), meaning "boundary" or "limit," and τίθημι (tithemi), meaning "to place" or "to set."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1366 גְּבוּל (gebul): Meaning "border" or "boundary," often used in the Old Testament to describe the borders of the Promised Land or the territories allotted to the tribes of Israel.
• H2256 חֶבֶל (chebel): Meaning "cord" or "territory," used metaphorically to describe a portion or lot, often in the context of land division.
• H2706 חֹק (choq): Meaning "statute" or "decree," sometimes used in the context of boundaries as decreed by God.

These Hebrew terms reflect the importance of boundaries in the biblical narrative, both as physical demarcations and as symbols of divine order and inheritance.

Usage: The term ὁροθεσία is used in the context of defining or establishing boundaries, often in a geographical or territorial sense. It is not frequently used in the New Testament but carries significant implications regarding the demarcation of lands or territories.

Context: The Greek term ὁροθεσία appears in contexts where the establishment of boundaries is significant. In the ancient world, setting boundaries was a crucial aspect of land ownership and inheritance. The act of defining borders was not only a practical necessity but also held legal and sometimes spiritual significance. In the biblical narrative, boundaries often symbolize God's provision and the inheritance given to His people. The concept of boundaries is seen throughout Scripture, where God delineates the lands for the tribes of Israel, emphasizing order and divine allocation.

In the New Testament, while the specific term ὁροθεσία may not be prevalent, the concept of boundaries is echoed in the spiritual realm, where God sets limits for nations and peoples. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over creation and His authority to establish order in both the physical and spiritual worlds.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not contain a direct reference to ὁροθεσία, but the concept is implicit in passages discussing inheritance and divine order. For example, Acts 17:26 states, "From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands." This passage highlights God's role in setting the boundaries of nations, underscoring His control over human history and geography.

Forms and Transliterations

οροθεσιας οροθεσίας ὁροθεσίας horothesias horothesías orothesias

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 17:26 N-AFP
GRK: καὶ τὰς ὁροθεσίας τῆς κατοικίας
NAS: times and the boundaries of their habitation,
KJV: and the bounds of their
INT: and the boundaries the habitation

Strong's Greek 3734
1 Occurrence

ὁροθεσίας — 1 Occ.