Featured Abbreviated Word Study G5087, tithemi

My assertion is that "designated or assigned" would better translate G5087, tithemi, than appointed at 1 Peter 2:8.

I pointed out that the NASB does indeed translate Tithemi as assigned at Matthew 24:51 and Luke 12:46. Thus, Rippon's claim that no source would give me credence was false and misleading, since tithemi is indeed translated as assigned. Never mind other translations and lexicons. You have got to love them, folks.

 

Yet another "bash Van" post having nothing to do with the topic.

And then a repeat of the effort to change the subject and discuss why Christ is a stumbling block to the Jews. You have got to love them, folks.

 

Folks, the topic is the word study of G5087, tithemi, and how it could be better rendered in scripture. The topic is not why Christ is a stumbling block to the Jews.

 

Great point, why Christ is a stumbling block to the Jews is not the topic and neither is the context of 1 Peter 2:8. However, our word, Tithemi does appear in the verse and the best translation choice, given the context, is assigned or designated.

 

Great point, why Christ is a stumbling block to the Jews is not the topic and neither is the context of 1 Peter 2:8. However, our word, Tithemi does appear in the verse and the best translation choice, given the context, is assigned or designated.

Rippon sprinkles "context dust" over all his misdirection. Why, you took that out of context. Why you do not know the context. Why you run from context. On and on, but nary a word on the context of this thread, the use of Tithemi in scripture as assigned or designated. You have got to love them folks.

 

More disdain, more effort to disparage, and nonsense.
Is Tithemi translated as assigned or am I all along?

The fact that Rippon does not accept my views has been well documented.

“Tithemi” has three basic meanings,

(1) to set something somewhere;
(2) to change the status of someone for a purpose; and
(3) to present or set forth an idea or account, such as set forth the gospel. ​

The second basic meaning of Tithemi is to change the status of someone for a purpose, either by designating a person for a task or office, or by establishing needed characteristics of a person such that they can complete a task or fulfill the requirements of the office.

So if the context indicates a unilateral designation, then tithemi could be translated as "assign" or "designate," but if a person is both equipped and placed, then either "equipped and placed" or "established" seem better translation choices because the gifting by the Holy Spirit is not left out of the text.

 

Tithemi is translated as assigned, so I am not alone. But Rippon said I was. Nuff said.

 

Yet another evasion. Other translators translate tithemi as assigned. And the claim "it does not work" is without merit, because arguments from personal incredulity are logical fallacies.

Acts 5:4, While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

Here I think set forth captures the idea better, the evil plan was not just conceived, it was developed, arranged and set forth in his heart as a plan of action.

 

Other translators translate tithemi as assigned. And the claim "it does not work" is without merit, because arguments from personal incredulity are logical fallacies. Since one of the word meanings of tithemi is designate or assign, then designate or assign can be used in each verse where the context indicates designate or assign is the contextually indicated meaning.

Acts 5:4, While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

Here I think set forth captures the idea better, the evil plan was not just conceived, it was developed, arranged and set forth in his heart as a plan of action. Can our wicked and depraved heart set forth a wicked and depraved plan of action? Judge for yourself.

 

Other translators translate tithemi as assigned. And the claim "it does not work" is without merit, because arguments from personal incredulity are logical fallacies. Since one of the word meanings of tithemi is designate or assign, then designate or assign can be used in each verse where the context indicates designate or assign is the contextually indicated meaning.

Acts 5:4, While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

Here I think set forth captures the idea better, the evil plan was not just conceived, it was developed, arranged and set forth in his heart as a plan of action. Can our wicked and depraved heart set forth a wicked and depraved plan of action? Judge for yourself.