Strongs Number: G4496
- Greek Word
- ῥίπτω
- Transliteration
- rhiptō̄
- Phonetic
- hrip'-to
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to fling (properly with a quick toss thus differing from G906 which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from τείνω teinō (see in G1614) which indicates an extended projection); by qualification to deposit (as if a load); by extension to disperse
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to cast, throw
2. throw down
3. to cast forward or before
4. to set down (with the suggestion of haste and want of care)
5. to throw to the ground, prostrate
- Origin
- A primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of G4474 through the idea of sudden motion)
- Bible Usage
- cast (down out) scatter abroad throw.