Lectionary Calendar
Monday, June 16th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Bible Lexicons
Bullinger's Figures of Speech Used in the Bible Bullinger's Figures of Speech
Hypotimesis; or Under-Estimating
Parenthetic Addition by way of Apology or Excuse
Hy-po-ti-mee´-sis (ὑποτίμησις), from ὑπό (hypo), under, and τίμησις (timeesis), a valuing, or estimating, from τιμάω (timaô), to deem, or hold worthy. Hence, an under-estimating, under-valuing.
A parenthetical remark is so called when it is apologetic, in order to excuse some bold or extravagant use of language, such as "If I may so say," or "So to speak," or, "As it were."
The name MEILIGMATA is given to the words so used, from μείλιγμα (meiligma), anything that serves to soothe. And this from μειλίσσω (meilissô), to soothe, propitiate.
Romans 3:5.-"I speak as a man."
2 Corinthians 11:23.-"I speak as a fool."