Pronunciation Guide: as-pas-mos’ (ἀσπασμός) Basic Definition Strong’s G783: The word ἀσπασμός refers to a greeting or salutation that carried significant social and cultural weight in biblical times. More than a simple “hello,” it encompassed the entire ritual of greeting, including…
Pronunciation Guide: as-pad’-zom-ahee Basic Definition Strong’s G782: ἀσπάζομαι (aspazomai) conveys the act of warmly greeting or welcoming someone, often with physical embrace or gestures of affection. It encompasses both the verbal expression of greeting and the physical demonstration of welcome,…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-ree-STOH-boo-los Basic Definition Strong’s G711: Ἀριστόβουλος (Aristoboulos) refers to a person mentioned in Paul’s greetings in his letter to the Romans. The name means “best counsel” or “one who gives the best advice.” Paul specifically greets “those who…
