Keimai

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 2749

Original Word	Word Origin
keimai	middle voice of a primary verb
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Keimai	3:654,425
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
ki'-mahee	Verb

Definition

to lie
1. of an infant
2. of one buried
3. of things that quietly cover some spot
  1. of a city situated on a hill
4. of things put or set in any place, in ref. to which we often use "to stand"
  1. of vessels, of a throne, of the site of a city, of grain and other things laid up together, of a foundation
metaph.
1. to be (by God's intent) set, i.e. destined, appointed
2. of laws, to be made, laid down
3. lies in the power of the evil one, i.e. is held in subjection by the devil

NAS Word Usage - Total: 24

appointed 2, destined 1, laid 6, lain 1, lay 1, lies 2, lying 6, made 1, set 2, standing 2

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	3
Luke	6
John	7
1 Corinthians	1
2 Corinthians	1
Philippians	1
1 Thessalonians	1
1 Timothy	1
1 John	1
Revelation	2

Total	24

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Keimai". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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