2796. kinesis
Strong's Lexicon
kinesis: Movement, motion

Original Word: κίνησις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kinesis
Pronunciation: kee'-nay-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (kin'-ay-sis)
Definition: Movement, motion
Meaning: a moving, stirring.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κινέω (kineo), meaning "to move" or "to set in motion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kinesis," the concept of movement is present in various Hebrew words such as נוּעַ (nuach), meaning "to move" or "to shake," and הלך (halak), meaning "to walk" or "to go."

Usage: In the New Testament, "kinesis" refers to physical movement or motion. It is used to describe the act of moving or being moved, often in a literal sense. The term can also imply a change or shift, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of movement was significant in both philosophical and practical contexts. Philosophers like Aristotle discussed movement as a fundamental aspect of existence, considering it essential to understanding the nature of reality. In the biblical context, movement often symbolizes change, transition, or divine intervention, reflecting God's active presence in the world.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2796: κίνησις

κίνησις, κινήσεως, (κινέω) (from Plato on), a moving, agitation: τοῦ ὕδατος, John 5:3 (R L).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
moving.

From kineo; a stirring -- moving.

see GREEK kineo

Forms and Transliterations
εκίρνων κινησιν κίνησιν κινύρα κινύραις κινύραν κινύρας kinesin kinēsin kínesin kínēsin
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Englishman's Concordance
John 5:3 Noun-AFS
GRK: τοῦ ὕδατος κίνησιν
KJV: waiting for the moving of the water.
INT: of the water moving

Strong's Greek 2796
1 Occurrence


κίνησιν — 1 Occ.















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