Strong’s G3872
παρακαταθήκη
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
parakatathéké
Pronunciation
pah-rah-kah-tah-THAY-kay
Definition
Deposit, trust, that which is entrusted
Meaning
a trust or deposit
Usage
The term "parakatathéké" refers to something that is entrusted to someone for safekeeping. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the gospel or sound teaching that is entrusted to believers, particularly to church leaders, to guard and preserve.