Strong’s G3872 · Greek
παρακαταθήκη
parakatathḗkē
Definition
something put down alongside, i.e. a deposit (sacred trust)
Etymology
from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and G2698 (κατατίθημι);
Where the KJV renders it
- that (thing) which is committed (un-)to (trust)
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