Lexical Summary exegeiró: To awaken, to raise up Original Word: ἐξεγείρω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance raise up. From ek and egeiro; to rouse fully, i.e. (figuratively) to resuscitate (from death), release (from infliction) -- raise up. see GREEK ek see GREEK egeiro HELPS Word-studies 1825 eksegeírō (from 1537 /ek, "wholly out from," intensifying 1453 /egeírō, "raise") – properly, raise out completely, emphasizing its end-impact on the person God raises up. The specific force of 1825 /eksegeírō ("raise completely up") is defined by the context and only occurs twice in the NT. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and egeiró Definition to raise up NASB Translation raise (1), raised (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1825: ἐξεγείρωἐξεγείρω (1 Corinthians 6:14 Lachmann text); future ἐξεγέρω; 1 aorist ἐξήγειρά; to arouse, raise up (from sleep; Sophocles, Euripides, Xenophon, others); from the dead (Aeschylus cho. 495), 1 Corinthians 6:14. to rouse up, stir up, incite: τινα, to resistance, Romans 9:17 (τόν θυμόν τίνος, 2 Macc. 13:4, cf. 2 Chronicles 36:22), where some explain the words ἐξήγειρά σε "I have raised thee up into life, caused thee to exist, or I have raised thee to a public position, set thee up as king" (Josephus, Antiquities 8, 11, 1 βασιλεύς γάρ ἐξεγείρεται ὑπ' ἐμοῦ); but the objection to these interpretations lies in the fact that Paul draws from Romans 9:17 what he says in Romans 9:18, and therefore ἐξεγείρειν must be nearly synonymous with σκληρύνειν (but see Meyer). Topical Lexicon Divine Initiative in Raising UpThe verb translated “raise up” (Strong’s Greek 1825) appears only twice in the Greek New Testament, yet both occurrences underscore a recurrent biblical theme: God alone initiates, sustains, and concludes every manifestation of life and power. Whether confronting a rebellious ruler or assuring redeemed saints of their future bodily resurrection, Scripture portrays the same divine hand stirring history and hearts. A Case Study in Sovereignty: Pharaoh in Romans 9:17 Paul cites Exodus to illustrate that even the mightiest earthly monarch exists by God’s appointment: “For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might display My power in you” (Romans 9:17). The verbal form conveys that Pharaoh’s political ascension, hardened will, and eventual downfall all served a larger redemptive narrative. Far from endorsing fatalism, the text magnifies God’s freedom to employ human choices—obedient or obstinate—to broadcast His glory among the nations (Exodus 9:16; Joshua 2:10; Psalm 106:7–12). The Exodus becomes a prototype of deliverance: the raised-up oppressor unwittingly prepares the stage for the raised-up Deliverer (Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:22–26). Resurrection Certainty: 1 Corinthians 6:14 Paul anchors Christian ethics in resurrection hope: “By His power God raised the Lord and will also raise us up” (1 Corinthians 6:14). The same verb links Christ’s historical resurrection with the believer’s future bodily rising, grounding personal holiness (verses 15–20) in eschatological reality. Sexual purity, stewardship of the body, and unity with Christ all flow from confidence that these mortal frames will be awakened to incorruptible life (1 Corinthians 15:42–54; Philippians 3:20–21). Theological Themes • Sovereignty and Purpose: God “raises up” rulers (Daniel 2:21), prophets (Jeremiah 1:5), and even adversaries (Habakkuk 1:6) to fulfill covenant promises. Historical Resonance Jewish exegetes recognized Exodus 9:16 as evidence that God orchestrates global events for His name’s sake (Isaiah 63:11–14). Early Christian writers—Justin Martyr, Irenaeus—cited Romans 9:17 to defend God’s righteousness in election, while affirming human responsibility. Patristic homilies on 1 Corinthians 6 linked bodily resurrection to the sanctity of marriage and chastity, themes echoed in Reformation ethics and modern pastoral counseling. Ministry Applications 1. Leadership and Governance: Church leaders can trust that God “raises up” authorities (Romans 13:1) and need not manipulate outcomes; faithful proclamation suffices. Worship and Liturgy Hymns celebrating God’s mighty acts often trace the arc from Israel’s deliverance to Christ’s resurrection to the believer’s future glory (Psalm 105; Revelation 5:9–10). A responsive reading may juxtapose Exodus 9:16 with 1 Corinthians 6:14 to invite congregational awe at the same power active across covenants. Eschatological Outlook The final “raising up” will vindicate God’s justice and complete His redemptive plan: the wicked, like Pharaoh, will confirm divine righteousness in judgment (John 5:28–29), while the redeemed will embody resurrection life in the new creation (Revelation 21:1–5). Until then, every stirring of spiritual life, every testimony of conversion and renewal, is a foretaste of that climactic awakening. Forms and Transliterations εξεγείραι εξεγείρατε εξεγείρει εξεγειρέσθωσαν εξεγείρηται εξεγείρητε εξεγειρόμενος εξεγειρομένου εξεγειρόμην εξέγειρον εξεγείροντα εξεγειρόντων εξεγείρου εξεγειρώ εξεγείρω εξεγερει ἐξεγερεῖ εξεγερθείς εξεγερθή εξεγερθήσεται εξεγερθήσομαι εξεγερθήσονται εξεγέρθητι εξεγερώ εξεγήγερται εξέδρα εξέδραι εξέδραις εξέδραν εξεδρών εξεικονισμένον εξηγειρα εξήγειρά ἐξήγειρά εξήγειρας εξήγειράς εξήγειρε εξήγειρέ εξήγειρεν εξηγείρετο εξηγέρθη εξηγέρθην εξηγέρθησαν exegeira exēgeira exḗgeirá exegerei exegereîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 9:17 V-AIA-1SGRK: αὐτὸ τοῦτο ἐξήγειρά σε ὅπως NAS: VERY PURPOSE I RAISED YOU UP, TO DEMONSTRATE KJV: thee up, that INT: this very therefore I raised out you so that 1 Corinthians 6:14 V-FIA-3S Strong's Greek 1825 |
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