παραθήκη

parathēkēdepositHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

παρα-θήκη, -ης, ἡ

(παρατίθημι), [in LXX: Leviticus 6:2, 4 (Leviticus 5:21, 23) (פִּקָּדוֹן), and in Tob.10.13, 2Ma.3.10 2Mac.3.15, seel. for παρακαταθήκη (which see) * ;]

a deposit or trust: 1 Timothy 6:20, 2 Timothy 1:12; 1:14 (for exx. of this form, see MM, Exp., iii, xviii).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as παραθήκη:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. 1 Timothy 6:20παραθήκην · has been entrusted [to you]
    O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
  2. 2 Timothy 1:12παραθήκην · I have entrusted [to Him]
    For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
  3. 2 Timothy 1:14παραθήκην · entrusted [to you]
    Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.