Greek · G3331 · unreviewed

μετάθεσις

Removal/change

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μετάθεσις G3331
Pronunciation metáthesis

What does μετάθεσις (metáthesis) mean in the Bible?

μετάθεσις (metáthesis) is a Greek word meaning "removal/change". μετά-θεσις, -εως, ἡ (μετατίθημι) [in LXX: 2Ma.

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Meaning

removal/change
Extended definition

Fundamental alteration or replacement of an established order or institution, not mere relocation

(μετατίθημι) [in LXX: 2Ma.11:24 * ;]

1change of position, removal : Heb.11:5.
2change, as of that which has been established : Heb.7:12 12:27.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Heb 7:12
Genitive · Singular · Feminine Heb 11:5
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Heb 12:27
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