Strong's Lexicon kathiémi: To let down, to lower Original Word: καθίημι Word Origin: From the combination of κατά (kata, meaning "down") and ἵημι (hiemi, meaning "to send" or "to let go"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καθίημι, the concept of lowering or letting down can be found in Hebrew verbs such as יָרַד (yarad, Strong's H3381), which means "to go down" or "to descend." Usage: The verb καθίημι (kathiémi) is used in the New Testament to describe the action of lowering or letting something down. It often implies a deliberate and controlled action, such as lowering a person or object from a higher place to a lower one. This term is used in contexts where something is physically being moved downward, often with care or intention. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, the act of lowering or letting down could be associated with various activities, such as lowering a person on a stretcher, letting down a basket, or even lowering a boat into the water. The concept of lowering was significant in a culture where many activities, such as fishing or construction, required the careful handling of objects and people. The term reflects the practical aspects of daily life in the ancient Mediterranean world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and hiémi (to send) Definition to let down NASB Translation down (1), let...down (2), lowered (2), lowering* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2524: καθίημικαθίημι: 1 aorist καθῆκα; (from Homer on); to send down, let down: εἰς, Luke 5:19; διά with the genitive of place, ibid. and Acts 9:25; present passive participle καθιεμενος let down, ἐπί τῆς γῆς, Acts 10:11; ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, Acts 11:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to let down, lowerFrom kata; and hiemi (to send); to lower -- let down. see GREEK kata Forms and Transliterations κάθες καθηκαν καθήκαν καθῆκαν καθήκε καθιεμενην καθιεμένην καθιεμενον καθιέμενον κάθισιν kathekan kathêkan kathēkan kathē̂kan kathiemenen kathiemenēn kathieménen kathieménēn kathiemenon kathiémenonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 5:19 V-AIA-3PGRK: τῶν κεράμων καθῆκαν αὐτὸν σὺν NAS: up on the roof and let him down through KJV: and let him down through the tiling INT: the tiles they let down him with Acts 9:25 V-AIA-3P Acts 10:11 V-PPM/P-ANS Acts 11:5 V-PPM/P-AFS Strong's Greek 2524 |
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