Strong's Lexicon apothesis: Removal, putting away, laying aside Original Word: ἀπόθεσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀποτίθημι (apotithēmi), meaning "to put off" or "to lay aside." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apothesis," the concept of removing or laying aside can be seen in Hebrew words like סוּר (sur, Strong's H5493), meaning "to turn aside" or "to remove." Usage: The term "apothesis" is used in the New Testament to denote the act of putting away or laying aside something. It often carries the connotation of a deliberate and conscious action to remove or discard something that is no longer needed or is considered a hindrance. In a spiritual context, it can refer to the removal of sinful behaviors or attitudes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "putting off" or "laying aside" was often associated with clothing or armor. This imagery is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the Christian's transformation, where believers are encouraged to "put off" the old self and its practices and to "put on" the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:22-24). HELPS Word-studies 595 apóthesis (from 659 /apotíthēmi, "put away, let go") – properly, a putting off (letting go) to remove (set something aside); a resignation from a previous obligation; (figuratively) removal, by the supernatural hand of God. [The prefix (apo) shows 595 (apóthesis) involves a look back (away from what is let go) – to what comes next (L-S).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apotithémi Definition a putting away NASB Translation laying aside (1), removal (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 595: ἀπόθεσιςἀπόθεσις, ἀποθεσεως, ἡ ἀποτίθημι, a putting off or away: 2 Peter 1:14; 1 Peter 3:21. (In various senses from Hippocrates and Plato down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance putting away, laying asideFrom apotithemi; a laying aside (literally or figuratively) -- putting away (off). see GREEK apotithemi Forms and Transliterations αποθεσις απόθεσις ἀπόθεσις apothesis apóthesisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Peter 3:21 N-NFSGRK: οὐ σαρκὸς ἀπόθεσις ῥύπου ἀλλὰ NAS: saves you -- not the removal of dirt KJV: (not the putting away of the filth INT: not of flesh a putting away of [the] filth but 2 Peter 1:14 N-NFS |
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