Strong’s G3908
παρατίθημι
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
paratithémi
Pronunciation
pah-rah-TEE-thay-mee
Definition
To place beside, to set before, to entrust, to commit
Meaning
(a) I set (especially a meal) before, serve, (b) act. and mid: I deposit with, entrust to, (c) I bring forward, quote as evidence.
Usage
The verb "paratithémi" primarily means to place something beside or before someone, often in the context of entrusting or committing something to another's care. In the New Testament, it is used both in literal and metaphorical senses. Literally, it can refer to setting food before someone (e.g., serving a meal). Metaphorically, it is often used to describe the act of entrusting something valuable, such as teachings or one's spirit, to another person or to God.
Bible references
Matthew 13:24;Matthew 13:31;Mark 6:41;Mark 8:6;Mark 8:6;Mark 8:7;Luke 9:16;Luke 10:8;Luke 11:6;Luke 12:48;Luke 23:46;Acts 14:23;Acts 16:34;Acts 17:3;Acts 20:32;1 Corinthians 10:27;1 Timothy 1:18;2 Timothy 2:2;1 Peter 4:19