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G5294

ὑποτίθημι

hypotíthēmi /hoop-ot-ith'-ay-mee/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom ὑπό and τίθημι
Meaningto place underneath, i.e. (figuratively) to hazard, (reflexively) to suggest
KJV usagelay down, put in remembrance.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of hypotíthēmi — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word hypotíthēmi, represented by G5294, is based on the components "to place" and "underneath." Figuratively, it means to suggest, put in remembrance, or to hazard. It appears 4 times across 2 unique verses, highlighting two distinct but powerful applications of this concept.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical usage, G5294 conveys both instruction and sacrifice. In 1 Timothy 4:6, a good G2570 minister G1249 is one who will put the brethren G80 in remembrance of sound doctrine. In this context, the word signifies the act of laying down a foundation of truth for others. In contrast, Romans 16:4 uses the word to describe those who laid down their own necks G5137 for another's life G5590, illustrating an act of supreme, life-risking loyalty.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the meaning of G5294:

  • G1249 diákonos (minister, servant): This describes the role of the one who "puts in remembrance" G5294. The action is characteristic of a good minister of Jesus G2424 Christ G5547 1 Timothy 4:6.
  • G1319 didaskalía (doctrine, teaching): This is the substance of what a minister is to suggest using G5294. A minister is to be nourished up in the words of good G2570 doctrine 1 Timothy 4:6.
  • G5590 psychḗ (life, soul): This is what is hazarded or "laid down" in the sacrificial sense of G5294. In Romans 16:4, individuals risked everything for Paul's life.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G5294 is expressed through two main themes:

  • Foundational Instruction: The act of "putting in remembrance" is a vital part of pastoral ministry. It is the responsibility of a minister G1249 to lay down a foundation of good G2570 doctrine G1319 and faith G4102 for the brethren G80 to build upon 1 Timothy 4:6.
  • Sacrificial Devotion: The word also captures the essence of selfless love. To lay down G5294 one's life G5590 for another reflects a profound commitment, an action for which one gives thanks G2168 not only on an individual level but on behalf of all G3956 the churches G1577 of the Gentiles G1484 Romans 16:4.

Summary

In summary, G5294 carries a dual meaning of laying down truth and laying down one's life. Whether used to describe the careful instruction of a minister or the ultimate sacrifice of a fellow believer, it points to a foundational action taken for the well-being of others. It connects the communication of sound doctrine with the demonstration of profound, sacrificial love.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a verb across 2 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Aorist Active Indicative 3rd Plural 1×
  • Present Middle Participle Nominative Singular Masculine 1×
Nominative
The subject of the verb.
Singular
One.
Plural
More than one.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.
3rd
Third person — the one spoken about ("he"/"they").
Present
Action in progress or repeated — happening now or continually.
Aorist
Action viewed as a single whole — usually a simple past event.
Active
The subject performs the action.
Middle
The subject acts on or for itself.
Indicative
A plain statement of fact.
Participle
A verbal adjective — describes while carrying the verb's action.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G2570 καλός of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or vir G1249 διάκονος probably from an obsolete (to run on errands; compare διώκω); an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or G80 ἀδελφός from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):-- G5137 τράχηλος probably from τρέχω (through the idea of mobility); the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life:--neck. G5590 ψυχή from ψύχω; breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus dist G2424 Ἰησοῦς of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 27 books. Most frequent in Romans and 1 Timothy (1 verse each); never once in the other 25.

1
Romans
1
1 Timothy

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.