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Strong's G394 ἀνατίθεμαι (anatithemai)

Anatithemai means “communicate” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H394 — akzari (“terrible”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G394
Language Greek
Linked Usages 11
Books 8

Strong's G394 Quick Answer

Strong's G394 ἀνατίθεμαι (anatithemai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anatithemai (an-at-ith'-em-ai) v. 1. to set forth (for oneself), i.e propound, declare [from G303 and the middle voice of G5087] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include lord, dedicated, man, every, and thing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anatithemai (an-at-ith'-em-ai) v. 1. to set forth (for oneself), i.e propound, declare [from G303 and the middle voice of G5087]
Usage
11 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
lord, dedicated, man, every, and thing

Meaning and Definition

anatithemai (an-at-ith'-em-ai) v. 1. to set forth (for oneself), i.e propound, declare [from G303 and the middle voice of G5087] KJV: communicate, declare Root(s): G303, G5087

Original Word
ἀνατίθεμαι
Transliteration
anatithemai
Derivation
Root: τίθημι R1: 303 R2: 5087
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G394. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to set before

Usage: ἀνα-τίθημι [in LXX chiefly for חָרַם (Cremer, 546) ;] to lay upon, set up, etc. Mid. -εμαι, in late writers (Plut., al.; see also MM, VGT, see word), to set forth, declare: Act.25:14, Gal.2:2.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

lord dedicated man every thing holy set place david offerings make shalt

How Strong's G394 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G394 (ἀνατίθεμαι) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G394 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G394 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 25:14 KJV

And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

Galatians 2:2 KJV

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Strong's G394 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 27:28 Septuagint / Brenton

And every dedicated thing which a man shall dedicate to the Lord of all that he has, whether man or beast, or of the field of his possession, he shall not sell it, nor redeem it: every devoted thing shall be most holy to the Lord.

Leviticus 27:29 Septuagint / Brenton

And whatever shall be dedicated of men, shall not be ransomed, but shall be surely put to death.

1 Kingdoms 31:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And they set up his armor at the temple of Ashtaroth, and they fastened his body on the wall of Beth-shan.

Strong's G394 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 16:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Judith also dedicated all the stuff of Holofernes, which the people had given her, and gave the canopy which she had taken out of his bedchamber, for a gift unto God.

2 Maccabees 3:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received of the high priest of the city, he told him what intelligence was given of the money, and declared wherefore he came, and asked if these things were so indeed.

2 Maccabees 5:16 Septuagint / Brenton

and taking the holy vessels with polluted hands, and with profane hands pulling down the things that were dedicated by other kings to the augmentation and glory and honor of the place, he gave them away.

Usage Excerpts

First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G394.

Leviticus 27:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And every dedicated thing which a man shall dedicate to the Lord of all that he has, whether man or beast, or of the field of his possession, he shall not sell it, nor redeem it: every devoted thing shall be most holy to the Lord.
Leviticus 27:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whatever shall be dedicated of men, shall not be ransomed, but shall be surely put to death.
1 Kingdoms 31:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they set up his armor at the temple of Ashtaroth, and they fastened his body on the wall of Beth-shan.
2 Kingdoms 6:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they bring the ark of the Lord, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle which David pitched for it: and David offered whole burnt offerings before the Lord, and peace offerings.
Micah 4:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Arise, and thresh them, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thy horns iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt utterly destroy many nations, and shalt consecrate their abundance to the Lord, and their strength to the Lord of all the earth.
Micah 7:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Trust not in friends, and confide not in guides: beware of thy wife, so as not to commit anything to her.
Acts 25:14 New Testament, KJV
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
Galatians 2:2 New Testament, KJV
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Judith 16:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Judith also dedicated all the stuff of Holofernes, which the people had given her, and gave the canopy which she had taken out of his bedchamber, for a gift unto God.
2 Maccabees 3:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received of the high priest of the city, he told him what intelligence was given of the money, and declared wherefore he came, and asked if these things were so indeed.
2 Maccabees 5:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and taking the holy vessels with polluted hands, and with profane hands pulling down the things that were dedicated by other kings to the augmentation and glory and honor of the place, he gave them away.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G394, grouped by book.

Leviticus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G394 FAQ

What does anatithemai (ἀνατίθεμαι) mean?

Anatithemai (Strong's G394) is a Greek word most simply glossed "communicate". anatithemai (an-at-ith'-em-ai) v. 1. to set forth (for oneself), i.e propound, declare [from G303 and the middle voice of G5087]

How many times is anatithemai (ἀνατίθεμαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G394 across 8 books.

Where can I study anatithemai (ἀνατίθεμαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G394 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anatithemai (ἀνατίθεμαι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lord, dedicated, man, every, thing, and holy. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G394 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G394, with linked reader references where each row is available.