ἐπιτίθημι
epitithēmi
to put/lay on
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐπιτίθημι (epitithēmi) is a verb that means "to put/lay on." This definition suggests a physical or metaphorical act of placing something on top of or beside another object, person, or concept. With 39 occurrences in the Bible, its range of usage is significant and diverse. In practice, ἐπιτίθημι often signifies the act of attributing, assigning, or imposing qualities, characteristics, or responsibilities onto someone or something. This verb is frequently used in a variety of contexts, including but not limited to descriptions of faith being applied to individuals (e.g., Hebrews 11:3), sins being put on an individual (e.g., Isaiah 43:24), and knowledge being given or imparted (e.g., 2 Peter 2:19). This versatility underscores the concept's broad implications and application within biblical thought.
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Occurrences in Scripture
39 total occurrences across the text
While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.”
Matthew 19:13Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Matthew 19:15He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.
Matthew 21:7and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their clothes on them; and he sat on them.
Matthew 23:4For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.
Matthew 27:29They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Matthew 27:37They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Mark 3:16Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);
Mark 3:17James the son of Zebedee; and John, the brother of James, (whom he called Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder);
Mark 5:23and begged him much, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Please come and lay your hands on her, that she may be made healthy, and live.”
Mark 6:5He could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people, and healed them.
Mark 7:32They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him.
Mark 8:23He took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village. When he had spat on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he saw anything.
Mark 8:25Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently, and was restored, and saw everyone clearly.
Mark 16:18they will take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Luke 13:13He laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight and glorified God.
Luke 4:40When the sun was setting, all those who had any sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
Luke 10:30Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
Luke 15:5When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 23:26When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.
John 9:15Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes, I washed, and I see.”
John 19:2The soldiers twisted thorns into a crown, and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple garment.
Acts 6:6whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Acts 8:17Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:19saying, “Give me also this power, that whomever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 9:12and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”
Acts 9:17Ananias departed and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 13:3Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Acts 15:10Now therefore why do you tempt God, that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
Acts 16:23When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,
Acts 18:10for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many people in this city.”
Acts 19:6When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke with other languages and prophesied.
Acts 28:3But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
Acts 28:8The father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. Paul entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.
Acts 28:10They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.
1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
Revelation 22:18I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.
Revelation 22:18I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.