Strong's Lexicon apokeimai: To be reserved, to be laid up, to be stored away Original Word: ἀπόκειμαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and κεῖμαι (keimai, meaning "to lie" or "to be laid down"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπόκειμαι, the concept of storing or reserving is present in Hebrew words like צָפַן (tsaphan, Strong's H6845), which means "to hide" or "to store up." Usage: The Greek verb ἀπόκειμαι (apokeimai) conveys the idea of something being set aside or reserved for future use. It often implies a sense of security or assurance that what is laid up will be available when needed. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe treasures or rewards that are stored up for believers in heaven. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of storing or reserving goods was common, especially in the context of agriculture and trade. People would lay up treasures or provisions to ensure future security. This cultural practice is reflected in the biblical usage of ἀπόκειμαι, where spiritual treasures and rewards are depicted as being securely reserved for believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and keimai Definition to be laid away, be laid up in store NASB Translation appointed (1), laid (2), put away (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 606: ἀπόκειμαιἀπόκειμαι; to be laid away, laid by, reserved (ἀπό as in ἀποθησαυρίζω (which see), ἀποθήκη); a. properly: Luke 19:20. b. metaphorically, with the dative of person, reserved for one, awaiting him: Colossians 1:5 (ἐλπίς hoped-for blessedness); 2 Timothy 4:8 (στέφανος); Hebrews 9:27 (ἀποθανεῖν, as in 4 Macc. 8:10). (In both senses in Greek writings from Xenophon down.) From apo and keimai; to be reserved; figuratively, to await -- be appointed, (be) laid up. see GREEK apo see GREEK keimai Englishman's Concordance Luke 19:20 V-PPM/P-AFSGRK: ἣν εἶχον ἀποκειμένην ἐν σουδαρίῳ NAS: I kept put away in a handkerchief; KJV: which I have kept laid up in a napkin: INT: which I kept laid up in a handkerchief Colossians 1:5 V-PPM/P-AFS 2 Timothy 4:8 V-PIM/P-3S Hebrews 9:27 V-PIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 606 |
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