Strong's Lexicon parathéké: Deposit, Trust, Commitment Original Word: παραθήκη Word Origin: Derived from παρατίθημι (paratithēmi), meaning "to place beside" or "to entrust." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "parathéké," the concept of entrusting or committing something to another's care can be seen in terms like פקד (paqad), which can mean "to appoint" or "to entrust." Usage: The term "parathéké" refers to something that is entrusted to another's care, often implying a sense of responsibility and faithfulness in safeguarding what has been committed. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the gospel or teachings entrusted to believers or leaders within the church. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "deposit" was a common legal term. It referred to a valuable item or sum of money entrusted to someone for safekeeping. This practice required a high level of trust and integrity, as the person receiving the deposit was expected to return it intact. In a spiritual context, this idea was applied to the teachings and doctrines of the Christian faith, which were to be preserved and passed on faithfully. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paratithémi Definition a deposit or trust NASB Translation entrusted (1), treasure* (1), what has been entrusted (1), what...have entrusted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3866: παραθήκηπαραθήκη, παραθηκης, ἡ (παρατίθημι, which see), a deposit, a trust or thing consigned to one's faithful keeping (Vulg.depositum): used of the correct knowledge and pure doctrine of the gospel, to be held firmly and faithfully, and to be conscientiously delivered unto others: 2 Timothy 1:12 (μου possessive genitive (the trust committed unto me; Rec.elz 1633 reads here παρακαταθήκη, which see)); G L T Tr WH in 1 Timothy 6:20 and 2 Timothy 1:14 (Leviticus 6:2, 4; 2 Macc. 3:10, 15; Herodotus 9, 45; (others)). In the Greek writings παρακαταθήκη (which see) is more common; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 312; Winer's Grammar, 102 (96). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a deposit or trustFrom paratithemi; a deposit, i.e. (figuratively) trust -- committed unto. see GREEK paratithemi Forms and Transliterations παραθήκη παραθηκην παραθήκην παραθλίψατε paratheken parathēkēn parathḗken parathḗkēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 6:20 N-AFSGRK: Τιμόθεε τὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον ἐκτρεπόμενος NAS: guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding INT: Timothy the deposit committed [to you] keep avoiding 2 Timothy 1:12 N-AFS 2 Timothy 1:14 N-AFS |
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