μετατίθημι
metatithēmi
to transport
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the provided data, the Greek word μετατίθημι (metatithēmi, Strong's number G3346) means "to transport." This action implies a physical or figurative movement of something from one location to another, often involving a change in place or position. The word μετατίθημι is used six times in the Bible, indicating it is a relatively common term in the New Testament. Its usage suggests a range of applications, from literal transportation of goods (Luke 5:36) to metaphorical relocation of spiritual truths or values (Hebrews 8:13, Jeremiah 31:31 is a Septuagint usage that influenced the translation to Hebrews). The significance of μετάτιθημι lies in its ability to convey a sense of movement, change, and transition, often emphasizing the idea of a fresh start or a new beginning. This meaning is crucial for understanding various biblical passages that use this word to describe the relationship between the old and new covenants or the transition from one era to another.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
and they were brought back to Shechem, and laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price in silver from the children of Hamor of Shechem.
Galatians 1:6I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different “good news”,
Hebrews 7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
Hebrews 11:5By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn’t see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.
Hebrews 11:5By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn’t see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.
Jude 1:4For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into indecency, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ.