θέτε
títhēmi
settle
To place, set, or put (something or someone) at a particular location or in a specific condition; extends to a wide range of contexts including arranging objects, establishing conditions, appointing persons to roles, and instituting actions or intentions. The core meaning is to cause something or someone to occupy a position or state, whether literal (to lay or set down) or figurative (to establish, appoint, determine, commit). In Koine, it can also signify setting forth a plan, making a determination, or depositing (as in trust).
Luke 21:14 · Word #1
Lexicon G5087
| Lemma | τίθημι |
| Transliteration | títhēmi |
| Strong's | G5087 |
| Definition | To place, set, or put (something or someone) at a particular location or in a specific condition; extends to a wide range of contexts including arranging objects, establishing conditions, appointing persons to roles, and instituting actions or intentions. The core meaning is to cause something or someone to occupy a position or state, whether literal (to lay or set down) or figurative (to establish, appoint, determine, commit). In Koine, it can also signify setting forth a plan, making a determination, or depositing (as in trust). |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | settle |
| Literal | set-make |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τίθημι |
| Strong's | G5087 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5087-33
Place for yourselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/complete action); middle voice (self-involved or for one’s own interest); imperative mood; 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist imperative gives a direct, complete command, while the middle voice conveys action done with reference to oneself or for one’s own interest. "Place for yourselves" preserves the core meaning of causing something to occupy a position and reflects the reflexive nuance. |
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