Strong's Lexicon herméneuó: To interpret, to translate, to explain Original Word: ἑρμηνεύω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun ἑρμηνεύς (hermeneus), meaning "interpreter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often involves the concept of interpretation or explanation, such as פָּתַר (pathar) in the context of interpreting dreams (e.g., Genesis 40:8). Usage: The verb ἑρμηνεύω (herméneuó) is used in the New Testament to denote the act of interpreting or translating spoken or written language. It involves making something clear or understandable, often in the context of translating from one language to another or explaining the meaning of a text or speech. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, interpreters played a crucial role in communication, especially in a multicultural empire where many languages were spoken. The role of an interpreter was not only linguistic but also cultural, as they helped bridge understanding between different peoples. In the Jewish context, interpretation was vital for understanding the Hebrew Scriptures, especially as many Jews spoke Greek or Aramaic. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Hermés Definition to interpret NASB Translation translated (2), translation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2059: ἑρμηνεύωἑρμηνεύω: (present passive ἑρμηνεύομαι); (from Ἑρμῆς, who was held to be the god of speech, writing, eloquence, learning); 1. to explain in words, expound: (Sophocles, Euripides), Xenophon, Plato, others. 2. to interpret, i. e. to translate what has been spoken or written in a foreign tongue into the vernacular (Xenophon, an. 5, 4, 4): John 1:38 ( From a presumed derivative of Hermes (as the god of language); to translate -- interpret. see GREEK Hermes Englishman's Concordance John 1:42 V-PIM/P-3SGRK: Κηφᾶς ὃ ἑρμηνεύεται Πέτρος NAS: Cephas (which is translated Peter). KJV: which is by interpretation, A stone. INT: Cephas which means Peter John 9:7 V-PIM/P-3S Hebrews 7:2 V-PPM/P-NMS Strong's Greek 2059 |
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