ΑΘΛΟΘΕΤΕΩ, αθλοθετεω
ATHLOTHETEŌ, athlotheteō
Sounds Like: ath-loh-theh-TEH-oh
Translations: to preside over games, to contend in games, to act as umpire, to be an umpire
From the root: ΑΘΛΟΘΕΤΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to preside over athletic contests or to act as an umpire in such games. It is a compound word derived from 'athlos' (contest, struggle) and 'tithemi' (to place, to set). Therefore, it literally means 'to set up a contest' or 'to be the one who sets the rules for the contest'. It describes the role of someone who oversees or judges a competition, ensuring fair play and determining the winner.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative (1st Person Singular) or Present Active Infinitive. This verb inflects for person, number, tense, mood, and voice.
Strong’s number: G0119 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἨΘΛΟΘΕΤΕΙ — he was presiding over the games, he was acting as umpire, he was awarding the prize
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