Strong's Lexicon ekthetos: Exposed, abandoned Original Word: ἐκθετός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐκτίθημι (ektithēmi), meaning "to expose" or "to set forth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ekthetos," the concept of exposure or abandonment can be related to Hebrew terms like עָזַב (azab), meaning "to forsake" or "to leave." Usage: The term "ekthetos" is used to describe something or someone that has been exposed or abandoned, often in a vulnerable or dangerous situation. In the context of the New Testament, it typically refers to the act of leaving an infant or child exposed to the elements, a practice that was not uncommon in ancient times. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the practice of exposing unwanted infants was a known, albeit tragic, reality. This could occur for various reasons, including poverty, illegitimacy, or physical deformity. Such children were often left in public places, where they might be taken in by others or, tragically, left to die. The early Christian community, however, was known for its opposition to this practice, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the importance of caring for the vulnerable. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ektithémi Definition cast out, i.e. exposed (to perish) NASB Translation expose* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1570: ἔκθετοςἔκθετος, ἐκθετον (ἐκτίθημι), cast out, exposed: ποιεῖν ἔκθετα (equivalent to ἐκτιθεναι) τά βρέφη, Acts 7:19. (Euripides, Andr. 70; (Manetho, apoteles. 6, 52).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast out. From ek and a derivative of tithemi; put out, i.e. Exposed to perish -- cast out. see GREEK ek see GREEK tithemi Forms and Transliterations εκθετα έκθετα ἔκθετα εκθηλάσαντες εκθλίβειν εκθλίβουσιν εκθλίβων εκθλίψει εκθλίψουσιν εκθλίψω εκτεθλιμμένον εξεθλίβετε εξέθλιψα εξέθλιψαν εξέθλιψε εξέθλιψεν ektheta ékthetaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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