161. aichmalósia

Lexicon

aichmalósia: Captivity

Original Word: αἰχμαλωσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: aichmalósia
Pronunciation: aheekh-mal-o-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (aheekh-mal-o-see'-ah)
Definition: Captivity
Meaning: captivity; a captive multitude.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

captivity.

From aichmalotos; captivity -- captivity.

see GREEK aichmalotos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aichmalótos
Definition
captivity
NASB Translation
captivity (2), host of captives (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 161: αἰχμαλωσία

αἰχμαλωσία, (ας, ἡ (αἰχμάλωτος, which see), captivity: Revelation 13:10; abstr, for concr, equivalent to αἰχμάλωτοι (cf. ἀδελφότης above), Ephesians 4:8 (from Psalm 67:19 () (cf. Buttmann, 148 (129); Winer's Grammar, 225 (211)); also εἰ τίς αἰχμαλωσίαν συνάγει (according to the common but doubtless corrupt text), Revelation 13:10 (as in Numbers 31:12, etc.). (Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, Plutarch, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from αἰχμάλωτος (aichmalōtos), meaning "a captive" or "prisoner of war."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7628 שְׁבִי (shebi) • captivity, captives
• H7617 שָׁבָה (shabah) • to take captive, to lead away
• H1473 גָּלוּת (galut) • exile, captivity

These Hebrew terms provide a foundational understanding of captivity in the Old Testament, which is further developed in the New Testament through the Greek concept of αἰχμαλωσία, illustrating the continuity and fulfillment of biblical themes of liberation and redemption.

Usage: The term αἰχμαλωσία is used in the New Testament to describe the condition of being in captivity, often in a metaphorical sense to denote spiritual or moral bondage.

Context: The Greek word αἰχμαλωσία appears in the New Testament, notably in the context of spiritual captivity and liberation. In Ephesians 4:8, the Apostle Paul references Psalm 68:18, stating, "When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men." Here, αἰχμαλωσία is used to describe the act of Christ leading captivity captive, symbolizing His victory over sin and death, and His ability to liberate those who are spiritually bound. This passage highlights the transformative power of Christ's resurrection and ascension, emphasizing the transition from bondage to freedom for believers.

The concept of captivity in the biblical narrative often extends beyond physical imprisonment to include spiritual and moral dimensions. In the Old Testament, captivity frequently refers to the Israelites' experiences of exile and subjugation by foreign powers, serving as a backdrop for understanding the New Testament's spiritual application. The liberation from αἰχμαλωσία through Christ is a central theme in Christian theology, underscoring the deliverance from the bondage of sin and the restoration of a right relationship with God.

Forms and Transliterations

αιχμαλωσία αιχμαλωσιαν αιχμαλωσίαν αἰχμαλωσίαν αιχμαλωσίας aichmalosian aichmalosían aichmalōsian aichmalōsían

Englishman's Concordance

Ephesians 4:8 N-AFS
GRK: ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν καὶ ἔδωκεν
NAS: HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE
KJV: he led captivity captive, and
INT: high he led captive captivity and gave

Revelation 13:10 N-AFS
GRK: τις εἰς αἰχμαλωσίαν εἰς αἰχμαλωσίαν
NAS: anyone [is destined] for captivity, to captivity
KJV: leadeth into captivity shall go
INT: anyone into captivity into captivity

Revelation 13:10 N-AFS
GRK: αἰχμαλωσίαν εἰς αἰχμαλωσίαν ὑπάγει εἴ
NAS: [is destined] for captivity, to captivity he goes;
KJV: into captivity: he that
INT: captivity into captivity he goes If

Strong's Greek 161
3 Occurrences

αἰχμαλωσίαν — 3 Occ.