Lexicon episóreuó: To heap up, to accumulate, to gather together Original Word: ἐπισωρεύω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance heap. From epi and soreuo; to accumulate further, i.e. (figuratively) seek additionally -- heap. see GREEK epi see GREEK soreuo 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and σωρεύω (sōreuō, meaning "to heap" or "to pile up").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπισωρεύω, the concept of heaping up or accumulating can be found in various Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas, such as קָבַץ (qabats, Strong's Hebrew 6908), meaning "to gather" or "to collect," and עָרַם (aram, Strong's Hebrew 6192), meaning "to heap up" or "to pile." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe the gathering of physical items or the accumulation of wealth, often with implications of abundance or excess. Usage: The verb ἐπισωρεύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of accumulating or gathering together, often with a connotation of excess or abundance. It is typically used in a metaphorical sense. Context: The Greek verb ἐπισωρεύω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the accumulation or gathering of items or concepts, often with a negative connotation. In 2 Timothy 4:3, the term is used to describe how people will "heap up" teachers for themselves to suit their own desires, indicating a turning away from sound doctrine. This usage highlights the human tendency to seek out teachings that align with personal preferences rather than divine truth. The verb suggests an active and deliberate gathering, often implying a rejection of what is true or beneficial in favor of what is more appealing or convenient. 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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