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ἐπίθεσις G1936

G1936 is the Greek word ἐπίθεσις, transliterated epíthesis. The King James Version most often renders it laying on.

Word: ἐπίθεσιςTransliteration: epíthesisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

an imposition (of hands officially).

Where it comes from

from G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

laying on 3×putting on 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: laying (putting) on.

Verses using ἐπίθεσις

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 8:18 · KJV

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

1 Timothy 4:14 · KJV

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

2 Timothy 1:6 · KJV

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Hebrews 6:2 · KJV

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1936 mean?

G1936 is the Greek word ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis), meaning an imposition (of hands officially).

How is G1936 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it laying on (3 times), putting on (1 time).

How many times does G1936 appear in the Bible?

ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1936 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι).

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