μετάθεσις
metathesisremoval/changeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences1 book3 verses
Definition
μετά-θεσις, -εως, ἡ
(μετατίθημι) [in LXX: 2Ma.11.24 * ;]
1. change of position, removal : Hebrews 11:5.
2. change, as of that which has been established : Hebrews 7:12; 12:27.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Hebrews 7:12μετάθεσις · be changedFor when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
- Hebrews 11:5μεταθέσεως · he was takenBy faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
- Hebrews 12:27μετάθεσιν · removalThe words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.