1728. enarchomai

Lexicon

enarchomai: To begin, to commence

Original Word: ἐνάρχομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: enarchomai
Pronunciation: en-AR-kho-my
Phonetic Spelling: (en-ar'-khom-ahee)
Definition: To begin, to commence
Meaning: I begin (in), make a beginning, commence.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

to begin

From en and archomai; to commence on -- rule (by mistake for archo).

see GREEK en

see GREEK archomai

see GREEK archo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from en and archó
Definition
to begin, to make a beginning
NASB Translation
began (1), begun (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1728: ἐνάρχομαι

ἐνάρχομαι: 1 aorist ἐνηρξαμην; to begin, make a beginning: with the dative of the thing from which the beginning is made, Galatians 3:3; τί, Philippians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 8:6 Lachmann edition min. (Polybius, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, Lucian; generally with the genitive of the thing begun, as in Sir. 36:29 (); ; 1 Macc. 9:54. in Euripides, with the accusative, of beginning sacrificial rites; at length, to govern, rule, with the genitive Joshua 10:24 the Sept.) (Compare: προ(ενάρχομαι.)

STRONGS NT 1728a: ἐνγράφωἐνγράφω, see ἐν, III. 2 and 3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the preposition ἐν (en, meaning "in" or "within") and the verb ἄρχομαι (archomai, meaning "to begin" or "to commence").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐνάρχομαι, the concept of beginning or initiating an action can be related to several Hebrew words, such as:

- Strong's Hebrew 2490 (חָלַל, chalal): Often used in the context of beginning or initiating, though it can also mean to profane or defile, depending on the context.
- Strong's Hebrew 8462 (תְּחִלָּה, techillah): Meaning "beginning" or "commencement," used to denote the start of something.

These Hebrew terms capture the essence of initiation and beginning, similar to the Greek ἐνάρχομαι, within the context of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The verb ἐνάρχομαι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of beginning or initiating an action or process. It often conveys the sense of starting something significant or important.

Context: The Greek verb ἐνάρχομαι appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the initiation of a significant action or process. It is a compound word, combining the preposition ἐν, which denotes being "in" or "within," with ἄρχομαι, a verb meaning "to begin." This construction suggests a commencement that is internal or intrinsic to the subject or context.

In the New Testament, ἐνάρχομαι is notably used in Philippians 1:6, where the Apostle Paul expresses confidence in the work that God has begun in the believers: "being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus" (BSB). Here, ἐνάρχομαι underscores the divine initiation of spiritual growth and transformation within the believers, highlighting the assurance that what God starts, He will also bring to completion.

The use of ἐνάρχομαι in this context reflects a theological understanding of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It conveys the idea that the spiritual journey of believers is not merely a human endeavor but is initiated and sustained by God's power and purpose. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's active role in the redemption and sanctification of His people.

Forms and Transliterations

έναρξαι εναρξαμενοι εναρξάμενοι ἐναρξάμενοι εναρξαμενος εναρξάμενος ἐναρξάμενος εναρχομένη εναρχόμενος εναρχομένου εναρχομένους ενάρχου ενήρκτο enarxamenoi enarxámenoi enarxamenos enarxámenos

Englishman's Concordance

Galatians 3:3 V-APM-NMP
GRK: ἀνόητοί ἐστε ἐναρξάμενοι πνεύματι νῦν
NAS: foolish? Having begun by the Spirit,
KJV: foolish? having begun in the Spirit,
INT: foolish are you Having begun in Spirit now

Philippians 1:6 V-APM-NMS
GRK: ὅτι ὁ ἐναρξάμενος ἐν ὑμῖν
NAS: very thing, that He who began a good
KJV: that he which hath begun a good
INT: that the [one] having begun in you

Strong's Greek 1728
2 Occurrences

ἐναρξάμενοι — 1 Occ.
ἐναρξάμενος — 1 Occ.