ἀπόκειμαι

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Definition

ἀπό-κειμαι

[in LXX: Genesis 49:10 (שִׁילֹה), Job 38:23 (חָשַׂךְ), 2Ma.12.45, 4Ma.8.11 * ;]

to be laid up, in store, laid away: Luke 19:20. Metaphorical, C. dative of person(s), to be reserved (Dem., Plat.; and see MM, see word): Colossians 1:5, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 9:27.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Luke 19:20ἀποκειμένην
    Then another servant came and said, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth.
  2. Colossians 1:5ἀποκειμένην · stored up
    …the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel
  3. 2 Timothy 4:8ἀπόκειταί · there is laid up
    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
  4. Hebrews 9:27ἀπόκειται · is appointed
    Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,