Strong’s G2698

κατατίθημι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katatithémi

Pronunciation

kah-tah-TEE-thay-mee

Definition

To lay down, to deposit, to set down, to place

Meaning

(a) I lay down, deposit, (b) mid: I lay down or deposit a favor, with the view of receiving one in return, seek favor.

Usage

The verb κατατίθημι primarily means to lay down or to place something in a specific location. It can also imply the act of depositing or entrusting something to someone else. In the New Testament, it is often used in contexts where something is being set down or entrusted for safekeeping.

Bible references

Acts 24:27;Acts 25:9