Strong's Lexicon episóreuó: To heap up, to accumulate, to gather together Original Word: ἐπισωρεύω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb "σωρεύω" (soreuó, meaning "to heap up" or "to pile"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "episóreuó," the concept of heaping or gathering can be seen in Hebrew words like "אָסַף" (asaph, Strong's H622), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Usage: The verb "episóreuó" is used in the New Testament to describe the action of gathering or accumulating in a figurative sense. It often conveys the idea of amassing or piling up, particularly in contexts where there is an accumulation of teachings, doctrines, or influences. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of heaping up or accumulating was often associated with wealth, knowledge, or resources. The use of "episóreuó" in the New Testament reflects a cultural understanding of gathering or accumulating, but it is applied in a spiritual or doctrinal context. The early Christian community was concerned with the purity of doctrine and the dangers of false teachings, which is reflected in the usage of this term. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and sóreuó Definition to heap together NASB Translation accumulate (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2002: ἐπισωρεύωἐπισωρεύω: future ἐπισωρεύσω; to heap up, accumulate in piles: διδασκάλους, to choose for themselves and run after a great number of teachers, 2 Timothy 4:3. (Plutarch, Athen., Artemidorus Daldianus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance heap. From epi and soreuo; to accumulate further, i.e. (figuratively) seek additionally -- heap. see GREEK epi see GREEK soreuo Forms and Transliterations επισωρεύσουσι επισωρευσουσιν ἐπισωρεύσουσιν episoreusousin episoreúsousin episōreusousin episōreúsousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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