Jean Paul Joseph

Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Brief Overview of ἄχρι (G891: achri)

1. Brief OverviewThe Greek preposition ἄχρι (achri), transliterated as “achri,” conveys the idea of limit or extent, typically translated as “until” or “up to.” This word is crucial for expressing the termination point of actions or conditions in temporal, spatial,…

Brief Overview of ἄχρηστος (G890: achrestos)

1. Brief OverviewThe Greek word ἄχρηστος (achrestos), transliterated as “achrestos,” stems from the prefix “α-” indicating a negation, combined with “χρηστός” (chrestos), which means useful or good. Consequently, ἄχρηστος primarily conveys meanings such as “useless,” “unprofitable,” or “good for nothing.”…

Brief Overview of ἀχρειόω (G889: achreioo)

1. Brief OverviewThe Greek word ἀχρειόω (achreioo), transliterated as “achreioo,” derives from the root word ἄχρηστος (achrestos), meaning “useless” or “unprofitable.” The primary meaning of ἀχρειόω is “to make useless” or “to render unprofitable.” 2. Detailed Lexical AnalysisAccording to BDAG,…

Brief Overview of ἀχρεῖος (G888: Achreios)

Transliteration: Achreios Root Words: Derived from the prefix α- (a-, a negation) and χρεία (chreia, meaning “need” or “use”). Primary Meanings: The term ἀχρεῖος primarily means “useless,” “unprofitable,” or “worthless,” conveying a lack of utility or value. Detailed Lexical Insights…

Brief Overview of ἀχλύς (G887: achlys)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Achlys Root Words: Possibly from a root meaning “mist” or “darkness.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Highlights the metaphorical usage of ἀχλύς to describe spiritual or moral obscurity, often in theological contexts reflecting a state…

Brief Overview of ἄφωνος (G880: aphōnos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphōnos Root Words: From ἀ- (a prefix indicating negation) and φωνή (phonē), meaning “voice.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Defines aphōnos as pertaining to being without voice or sound, highlighting its literal and figurative applications.…

Brief Overview of ἄφρων (G878: aphrōn)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphrōn Root Words: From ἀ- (a negation prefix) and φρήν (phrēn), meaning “mind” or “diaphragm (as the seat of intelligence).” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Emphasizes aphrōn as lacking sense or rationality, particularly in moral…

Brief Overview of ἀφρίζω (G875: aphrizō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphrizō Root Words: Derived from aphros meaning “foam.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Emphasizes the metaphorical use of the word to describe exaggerated or intense emotional outbursts, especially in negative contexts. Thayer’s: Highlights its usage…

Brief Overview of ἄφνω (G869: aphnō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphnō Root Words: Possibly derived from a base meaning “sudden” or “unexpected”. Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Focuses on its use to describe suddenness in events or actions, particularly emphasizing the lack of warning or…

Brief Overview of ἄφιξις (G867: aphixis)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphixis Root Words: Derived from ἀφικνέομαι (aphikneomai), meaning “to arrive” or “to reach a destination.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Emphasizes the notion of achieving or accomplishing an objective, often used metaphorically for achieving spiritual…

Brief Overview of ἀφθαρσία (G861: aphtharsia)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphtharsia Root Words: Derived from ἄφθαρτος (aphthartos), meaning “incorruptible” or “imperishable.” This term, ἀφθαρσία (aphtharsia), literally translates to “incorruptibility” or “imperishability.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG emphasizes the term’s theological significance, noting it is…

Brief Overview of αὐτόχειρ (G849: autocheir)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: autocheir Root Words: The Greek word αὐτόχειρ (autocheir) is composed of αὐτός (autos), meaning “self,” and χειρ (cheir), meaning “hand.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines αὐτόχειρ as an adjective meaning “done by oneself”…

Brief Overview of αὐτάρκεια (G841: autarkeia)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: autarkeia Root Words: The word αὐτάρκεια (autarkeia) comes from the Greek adjective αὐτάρκης (autarkēs), which is a compound of αὐτός (autos), meaning “self,” and ἀρκέω (arkeō), meaning “to suffice” or “to be enough.” Together, αὐτάρκεια conveys…

Brief Overview of αὐθεντέω (G831: authenteō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: authenteō Root Words: The Greek verb αὐθεντέω (authenteō) derives from αὐθέντης (authentēs), meaning “author” or “one who has power.” The root αὐτό (auto, “self”) and ἔντερος (enteros, “inner”) combined imply the notion of acting with authority…

Brief Overview of αὐγή (G827: Augē)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Augē Root Words: The Greek word αὐγή (Augē) derives from the root αὐγάζω (Augázō), meaning “to shine” or “to bring light.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines αὐγή as “brightness” or “radiance,” often referring…

Brief Overview of αὐγάζω (G826: Augázō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Augázō Root Words: The Greek word αὐγάζω (Augázō) is derived from αὐγή (augē), meaning “brightness” or “radiance.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines αὐγάζω as a term meaning “to shine” or “to bring light.”…

Brief Overview of ἄτομος (G823: átomos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: átomos Root Words: The Greek word ἄτομος (átomos) is derived from α- (a-, “not”) and τομος (tomos, “cut” or “section”). Together, these components mean “uncut” or “indivisible.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄτομος…

Brief Overview of ἀτιμόω (G821: atimōō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: atimōō Root Words: The term ἀτιμόω (atimōō) is derived from ἀτιμία (atimia), meaning “dishonor,” which combines the prefix ἀ- (a-, “not”) with τιμή (timē, “honor”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀτιμόω as “to…

Brief Overview of ἄτιμος (G820: atimos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: atimos Root Words: The term ἄτιμος (atimos) is derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-, meaning “not”) and τιμή (timē, meaning “honor” or “value”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄτιμος as “despised” or “dishonored,”…

Brief Overview of ἀτιμία (G819: atimía)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: atimía Root Words: The term ἀτιμία (atimía) is derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-, meaning “not”) and τιμή (timē, meaning “honor” or “value”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀτιμία as “dishonor” or “disgrace,”…

Brief Overview of ἄτερ (G817: Áter)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Áter Root Words: The term ἄτερ (áter) is used as a preposition or adverb in Greek, and it means “without” or “except.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄτερ as “without” or “except,” highlighting…

Brief Overview of ἀτενίζω (G816: Ateinízō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Ateinízō Root Words: The term ἀτενίζω (ateinízō) is derived from ἀτενής (atenēs), meaning “steadfast” or “intently,” and the suffix -ίζω (-ízō), which forms verbs. Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀτενίζω as “to fix…

Brief Overview of ἄτεκνος (G815: Ateknoς)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Ateknoς Root Words: The term ἄτεκνος (ateknos) combines the prefix α- (a-) meaning “without” and τέκνον (tekon), which means “child” or “offspring.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄτεκνος as “childless,” referring to a…

Brief Overview of ἀσωτία (G810: Asōtia)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Asōtia Root Words: ἀσωτία (asōtia) comes from ἀσώτος (asōtos), meaning “dissolute” or “profligate.” The root ἀσώτος derives from α privative (without) + σῶς (safe, sound), suggesting a lack of restraint or control. Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed…

Brief Overview of ἀσχήμων (G809: Aschēmon)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Aschēmon Root Words: ἀσχήμων (aschēmon) comes from ἀσχημός (aschēmos), meaning “unseemly” or “disgraceful,” with the suffix -ων (-ōn) that often forms adjectives in Greek. Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσχήμων as “unseemly” or…

Brief Overview of ἀσφαλῶς (G806: Asphalōs)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Asphalōs Root Words: The adverb ἀσφαλῶς is derived from the adjective ἀσφαλής (asphalēs), which means “secure” or “safe.” Thus, ἀσφαλῶς means “safely” or “securely.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσφαλῶς as “safely” or…

Brief Overview of ἀσφαλίζω (G805: Asphalizō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Asphalizō Root Words: The term ἀσφαλίζω is derived from the adjective ἀσφαλής (asphalēs), meaning “secure” or “safe.” The verb ἀσφαλίζω means “to make secure” or “to ensure.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσφαλίζω…

Brief Overview of ἀσύνετος (G801: Asynetos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Asynetos Root Words: The term ἀσύνετος is derived from the prefix α- (a-) meaning “without” and σύνετος (synetos), which means “understanding” or “intelligent.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσύνετος as “lacking in understanding”…

Brief Overview of ἀσύμφωνος (G800: Asymphonos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Asymphonos Root Words: The term ἀσύμφωνος is derived from the prefix α- (a-) meaning “without” and σύμφωνος (symphonos), which comes from σύμφωνος (symphonos) meaning “agreeing” or “harmonious.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσύμφωνος…

Brief Overview of Ἀσύγκριτος (G799: Asungkritos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Asungkritos Root Words: The term Ἀσύγκριτος combines the Greek prefix α- (a-) meaning “without” and σύγκριτος (sungkritos) derived from σύγκρις (sungkris) meaning “compared” or “assessed together.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines Ἀσύγκριτος as…

Brief Overview of ἀστραπή (G796: astrapē)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: astrapē Root Words: The word ἀστραπή (astrapē) is related to the Greek word ἀστραπή (astrapē), which means “flash” or “lightning.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀστραπή as “lightning” or “a flash of light,”…

Brief Overview of ἄστοργος (G794: astorgos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: astorgos Root Words: The term ἄστοργος (astorgos) combines the prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning “without” or “lack of,” with στοργή (storgē), which refers to “affection” or “family love.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄστοργος…

Brief Overview of ἀστατέω (G790: astatéō)

Transliteration: astatéō Root Words: The term ἀστατέω (astatéō) is derived from ἀστάτης (astatēs), meaning “unstable” or “homeless.” Primary Meanings: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀστατέω as “to be without a fixed dwelling,” reflecting a state of homelessness or instability in one’s living…

Brief Overview of ἆσσον (G788: ásson)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: ásson Root Words: The term ἆσσον (ásson) is derived from the comparative form of the adjective ἄσος (ásos), which means “near” or “close.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἆσσον as a comparative adjective…

Brief Overview of ἄσπονδος (G786: áspondos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: áspondos Root Words: The term ἄσπονδος (áspondos) is derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning “not” and σπονδή (spondē) meaning “libation” or “drink offering,” implying “without a drink offering” or “unpeaceful.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description:…

Brief Overview of ἄσπιλος (G784: aspilos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aspilos Root Words: The term ἄσπιλος (aspilos) is derived from the prefix α- (a-), meaning “without,” and σπίλος (spilos), meaning “spot” or “blemish.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG describes ἄσπιλος as “unblemished” or “pure,”…

Brief Overview of ἀσπασμός (G783: aspasmos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aspasmos Root Words: The term ἀσπασμός (aspasmos) is derived from the verb ἀσπάζομαι (aspazomai), meaning “to greet” or “to embrace.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσπασμός as “a greeting” or “a salutation,” referring…

Brief Overview of ἄσοφος (G781: asophos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: asophos Root Words: The term ἄσοφος (asophos) combines the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning “not” with σοφός (sophos) meaning “wise” or “skilled.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄσοφος as “foolish” or “unwise.” It…

Brief Overview of ἀσκέω (G778: askeō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: askeō Root Words: The term ἀσκέω (askeō) comes from the Greek root ἄσκησις (askēsis), which means “training” or “exercise.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀσκέω as “to practice, train, or exercise,” particularly in…

Brief Overview of ἄσιτος (G777: asitos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: asitos Root Words: The term ἄσιτος (asitos) combines the Greek prefix α- (a-) meaning “without” and σίτος (sitos), meaning “food” or “grain.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG describes ἄσιτος as meaning “without food” or…

Brief Overview of ἀσιτία (G776: asitia)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: asitia Root Words: The term ἀσιτία (asitia) is derived from the Greek prefix a- (meaning “without”) and σιτία (sitia), which means “food” or “nourishment.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG provides a description of ἀσιτία…

Brief Overview of ἄσημος (G767: asēmos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: asēmos Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄσημος as “unknown” or “insignificant,” referring to something or someone lacking notable features or recognition. The term is used to describe individuals or things that…

Brief Overview of ἄρωμα (G759: arōma)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Arōma Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄρωμα as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon describes ἄρωμα as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary states: LSJ: LSJ gives: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Strong’s identifies ἄρωμα as: Bible…

Brief Overview of ἄρχων (G758: archōn)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Archōn Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄρχων as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon describes ἄρχων as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary states: LSJ: LSJ gives: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Strong’s identifies ἄρχων as: Bible…

Brief Overview of ἄρχω (G757: archō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Archō Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄρχω as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon describes ἄρχω as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary states: LSJ: LSJ gives: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Strong’s identifies ἄρχω as: Bible…

Brief Overview of ἄρχομαι (G756: archomai)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Archomai Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄρχομαι as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines ἄρχομαι as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary notes: LSJ: LSJ gives a similar definition: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Strong’s identifies…

Brief Overview of ἀρχιτέκτων (G753: architéktōn)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Architéktōn Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG describes ἀρχιτέκτων as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines ἀρχιτέκτων as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary notes: LSJ: LSJ provides a similar definition: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Strong’s identifies…

Brief Overview of ἀρχισυνάγωγος (G752: archisunágōgos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Archisunágōgos Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀρχισυνάγωγος as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon describes ἀρχισυνάγωγος as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary notes: LSJ: LSJ provides similar insights, highlighting ἀρχισυνάγωγος as: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance:…

Brief Overview of ἀρχιποίμην (G750: archipóimēn)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: archipóimēn Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG describes ἀρχιποίμην as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines ἀρχιποίμην as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary notes: LSJ: The LSJ Lexicon provides: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Strong’s defines ἀρχιποίμην…

Brief Overview of ἀρχιερεύς (G749: archiereús)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: archiereús Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀρχιερεύς as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon describes ἀρχιερεύς as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary notes that ἀρχιερεύς is: LSJ: The LSJ Lexicon provides: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance:…

Brief Overview of ἀρχηγός (G747: archēgós)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: archēgós Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀρχηγός as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon describes ἀρχηγός as: Vines: Vines’ Expository Dictionary notes that ἀρχηγός refers to: LSJ: The LSJ Lexicon provides the following:…

Brief Overview of ἀρχή (G746: archē)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: archē Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἀρχή as: Thayer’s: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon aligns with BDAG, noting that ἀρχή signifies the beginning or origin, rule or authority, and the principle behind events…

Brief Overview of ἄρτι (G737: arti)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: arti Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG defines ἄρτι as an adverb meaning “just now” or “recently,” with a focus on the immediate present or the recent past. It emphasizes the temporal immediacy…

Brief Overview of ἀρετή (G703: aretē)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aretē Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG describes ἀρετή as “virtue” or “excellence,” focusing on moral and ethical quality. It emphasizes the term’s use in contexts of moral goodness and high moral standards.…

Brief Overview of ἀρεστός (G701: arestos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: arestos Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: BDAG describes ἀρεστός as an adjective meaning “pleasing” or “agreeable.” It is used to characterize things or actions that are well-accepted or satisfactory, particularly in contexts where…

Brief Overview of ἆρα (G687: ára)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: ára Root Words: Primary Meanings: In Greek, ἆρα is typically employed to introduce questions, often seeking clarification or confirmation. It functions similarly to “is it not?” or “then” in English, and is used to elicit a…

Brief Overview of ἄρα (G686: ára)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: ára Root Words: Primary Meanings: In Greek, ἄρα is used as a conjunction or particle that indicates a conclusion or inference based on the preceding statement. It often translates to “therefore,” “consequently,” or “then.” 2. Detailed…

Brief Overview of ἅπτω (G681: háptō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: háptō Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG describes ἅπτω as “to touch,” “to kindle,” or “to grasp.” It covers both physical contact and the act of starting a fire. BDAG also notes…

Brief Overview of ἅπτομαι (G680: háptomai)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: háptomai Root Words: Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG describes ἅπτομαι as “to touch,” “to grasp,” or “to make contact with.” It includes both physical touching and metaphorical applications such as being involved with…

Brief Overview of ἀποτελέω (G658: Apoteléō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apoteléō Root Words: ἀποτελέω comes from the prefix ἀπό (apó), meaning “away from” or “complete,” and τελέω (teléō), meaning “to complete” or “to finish.” Together, ἀποτελέω means “to complete” or “to accomplish.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed…

Brief Overview of ἀποστερέω (G650: Aposteréō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Aposteréō Root Words: The term ἀποστερέω (aposteréō) is derived from ἀπό (apó), meaning “from” or “away,” and στερέω (stéreo), meaning “to deprive” or “to withhold.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποστερέω as…

Brief Overview of ἀποστέλλω (G649: Apostéllō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apostéllō Root Words: The term ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō) is derived from ἀπό (apó), meaning “from” or “away,” and στέλλω (stéllō), meaning “to send” or “to dispatch.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποστέλλω as…

Brief Overview of ἀποστεγάζω (G648: Apostegázō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apostegázō Root Words: The term ἀποστεγάζω (apostegázō) is derived from ἀπό (apó), meaning “from” or “away,” and στέγη (stégē), meaning “roof” or “shelter.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποστεγάζω as “to remove…

Brief Overview of ἀποστάσιον (G647: Apostásion)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apostásion Root Words: The term ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) is derived from ἀπό (apó), meaning “from” or “away,” and στάσις (stásis), meaning “standing” or “position.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποστάσιον as “divorce,” specifically…

Brief Overview of ἀποστασία (G646: Apostasía)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apostasía Root Words: The term ἀποστασία (apostasía) derives from the prefix ἀπό (apó), meaning “from” or “away,” and στάσις (stásis), which means “standing” or “position.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποστασία as…

Brief Overview of ἀποπλύνω (G637: Apoplýnō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apoplýnō Root Words: The term ἀποπλύνω (apoplýnō) is composed of the prefix ἀπό (apó, “from”) and πλύνω (plýnō, “to wash”), indicating its meaning related to washing or cleansing. Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG…

Brief Overview of ἀποπλέω (G636: Apoplēō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apoplēō Root Words: The term ἀποπλέω (apoplēō) is composed of the prefix ἀπό (apó, “from”) and πλέω (plēō, “to sail”), reflecting its maritime usage. Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποπλέω as “to…

Brief Overview of ἀποπλανάω (G635: Apoplanáō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apoplanáō Root Words: The term ἀποπλανάω (apoplanáō) is derived from the prefix ἀπό (apó, “from”) combined with πλανάω (planáō, “to lead astray” or “to wander”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποπλανάω as…

Brief Overview of ἀποπίπτω (G634: Apopíptō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apopíptō Root Words: The term ἀποπίπτω (apopíptō) combines the prefix ἀπό (apó, “from”) with πίπτω (píptō, “to fall”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀποπίπτω as “to fall away from” or “to fall…

Brief Overview of ἀπονίπτω (G633: Apóníptō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apóníptō Root Words: The term ἀπονίπτω (apóníptō) combines the prefix ἀπό (apó, “from”) with νίπτω (níptō, “to wash”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπονίπτω as “to wash off” or “to rinse off.”…

Brief Overview of ἀπονέμω (G632: Aponémō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Aponémō Root Words: The term ἀπονέμω (aponémō) comes from the prefix ἀπό (apó, “from”) and the verb νέμω (némō, “to distribute” or “to allot”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπονέμω as “to…

Brief Overview of ἀπομάσσω (G631: Apomássō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apomássō Root Words: The term ἀπομάσσω (apomássō) is derived from ἀπό (apó, “from”) and μάσσω (mássō, “to wipe”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπομάσσω as “to wipe off, to wipe away.” It…

Brief Overview of ἀπολύω (G630: Apolýō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apolýō Root Words: The term ἀπολύω (apolýō) is derived from ἀπό (apó, “from”) and λύω (lýō, “to loosen or release”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπολύω as “to set free, release,” emphasizing…

Brief Overview of ἀπολύτρωσις (G629: Apolýtrōsis)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apolýtrōsis Root Words: The term ἀπολύτρωσις (apolýtrōsis) is derived from ἀπολύτρωτος (apolýtrōtos, “redeemed”) and λύτρον (lýtron, “ransom”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπολύτρωσις as “a release effected by payment of a ransom,”…

Brief Overview of ἀπολούω (G628: Apolouō)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apolouō Root Words: The term ἀπολούω (apolouō) is derived from ἀπό (apo, “away from”) and λουώ (louō, “to wash”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπολούω as “to wash off” or “to cleanse…

Brief Overview of ἀπολογία (G627: Apologia)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apologia Root Words: The term ἀπολογία (apologia) is derived from ἀπό (apo, “away from”) and λόγος (logos, “speech” or “reason”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπολογία as “a formal defense,” particularly in…

Brief Overview of ἀπολογέομαι (G626: Apologeomai)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apologeomai Root Words: The word ἀπολογέομαι (apologeomai) is derived from ἀπό (apo, “away from”) and λόγος (logos, “speech” or “reason”). Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines ἀπολογέομαι as “to make a defense,” particularly…

Brief Overview of ἀπόλαυσις (G619: Apolápsis)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apolápsis Root Words: Derived from ἀπό (apo), meaning “from” or “away from,” and λαύσις (lápseis), from λαμβάνω (lambánō), meaning “to take” or “to receive.” Thus, ἀπόλαυσις means “enjoyment” or “benefit.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG…

Brief Overview of ἀπόκρυφος (G614: Apókryphos)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apókryphos Root Words: Derived from ἀπό (apo), meaning “from” or “away from,” and κρύπτω (kryptō), meaning “to hide” or “to conceal.” Thus, ἀπόκρυφος means “hidden” or “concealed.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich): BDAG defines…

Brief Overview of ἀπόκρισις (G612: Apókrisis)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apókrisis Root Words: Derived from ἀπό (apo), meaning “from” or “away from,” and κρίνω (krinō), meaning “to judge” or “to decide.” Thus, ἀπόκρισις means “a response” or “an answer.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich):…

Brief Overview of ἀπόκριμα (G610: Apokrima)

1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: Apokrima Root Words: Derived from ἀπό (apo), meaning “from” or “away from,” and κρίνω (krinō), meaning “to judge” or “to decide.” Thus, ἀπόκριμα means “a judgment” or “a decision.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG (Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich):…

Brief Overview of ἁπλῶς (Strong’s G574:)

Meaning and Usage: Detailed Overview with Additional Concordances Etymology and Lexicon References: Biblical Context: In summary, ἁπλῶς (G574) translates to “simply,” “plainly,” or “sincerely.” It describes actions performed in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner, emphasizing purity, honesty, and sincerity. Greek lexicons…

Brief Overview of ἁπλοῦς (Strong’s G573:)

Meaning and Usage: Detailed Overview with Additional Concordances Etymology and Lexicon References: Biblical Context: In summary, ἁπλοῦς (G573) translates to “simple,” “single,” or “sincere.” It conveys the idea of being straightforward, uncomplicated, and free from deceit. Greek lexicons and biblical…

Brief Overview of ἁπλότης (Strong’s G572:)

Meaning and Usage: Detailed Overview with Additional Concordances Etymology and Lexicon References: Biblical Context: In summary, ἁπλότης (G572) refers to “simplicity,” “sincerity,” or “generosity.” It encompasses qualities of straightforwardness, purity, and a lack of deceit. Greek lexicons and biblical references…

Brief Overview of ἀπιστία (Strong’s G570:)

Meaning and Usage: Detailed Overview with Additional Concordances Etymology and Lexicon References: Biblical Context: In summary, ἀπιστία (G570) translates to “unbelief” or “faithlessness,” highlighting a condition of lacking faith or trust. Various Greek lexicons and biblical references provide a consistent…

Brief Overview of ἀπέχω (Strong’s G568:)

Meaning and Usage: Detailed Overview with Additional Concordances Etymology and Lexicon References: Biblical Context: In summary, ἀπέχω (G568) primarily means “to be distant from” or “to be separated from,” with additional meanings related to “receiving” or “obtaining” something. Greek lexicons…

Brief Overview of ἀπέχει (Strong’s G566:)

Meaning and Usage: Detailed Overview with Additional Concordances Etymology and Lexicon References: Biblical Context: In summary, ἀπέχει (G566) refers to being “distant” or “at a distance” in various contexts. This term can describe physical separation, temporal distance, or metaphorical detachment.…