304. anabathmos

Lexicon

anabathmos: Step, ascent, degree

Original Word: ἀναβαθμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: anabathmos
Pronunciation: an-ab-ath-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (an-ab-ath-mos')
Definition: Step, ascent, degree
Meaning: a step, a flight of steps; the well-known stairs leading up from the temple to the tower of Antonia at Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stairs.

From anabaino (compare bathmos); a stairway -- stairs.

see GREEK anabaino

see GREEK bathmos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from anabainó and bathmos (a step)
Definition
a going up, an ascent
NASB Translation
stairs (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 304: ἀναβαθμός

ἀναβαθμός, (οῦ, ὁ (βαθμός, and this from βαίνω);

1. an ascent.

2. a means of going up, a flight of steps, a stair: Acts 21:35, 40. Examples from Greek writings in Lob. ad Phryn., p. 324f

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀναβαίνω (anabainō), meaning "to go up" or "to ascend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 4609: מַעֲלָה (ma'alah) • A step, ascent, or degree; used in the context of steps or stairs, as well as in the "Songs of Ascents" in the Psalms.
• Strong's Hebrew 4608: מַעֲלֶה (ma'aleh) • An ascent, a going up; used to describe a physical ascent or a journey upwards, often in a spiritual or metaphorical sense.

These Hebrew terms share a similar conceptual framework with ἀναβαθμός, emphasizing the idea of ascent, both physically and spiritually, and are integral to understanding the biblical theme of drawing closer to God through worship and obedience.

Usage: The term ἀναβαθμός is used in the New Testament to describe a step or a series of steps, often in a literal sense, such as steps leading up to a higher place. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a progression or ascent in a spiritual or moral sense.

Context: The Greek term ἀναβαθμός appears in the context of describing physical steps or stairs, which are used to ascend to a higher place. In the Septuagint, it is often used in the context of the "Songs of Ascents" (Psalms 120-134), which are a series of psalms sung by pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the feasts. These psalms are characterized by themes of pilgrimage, worship, and spiritual ascent, reflecting the physical journey to the holy city and the spiritual journey towards God.

In the New Testament, while the specific term ἀναβαθμός does not appear frequently, the concept of ascending or going up is significant in various passages. For example, Jesus' ascension into heaven is a pivotal event that signifies His exaltation and the completion of His earthly ministry. The idea of spiritual ascent is also present in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, where believers are encouraged to grow in their faith and draw closer to God.

The metaphorical use of steps or degrees can also be seen in the Christian life as a journey of growth and maturity, where each step represents a deeper understanding and closer relationship with God. This concept is echoed in various New Testament passages that encourage believers to press on towards spiritual maturity and to ascend in their walk with Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

αναβαθμοί αναβαθμοίς αναβαθμους αναβαθμούς αναβάθμους ἀναβαθμούς αναβαθμων αναβαθμών αναβάθμων ἀναβαθμῶν anabathmon anabathmôn anabathmōn anabathmō̂n anabathmous anabathmoús

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:35 N-AMP
GRK: ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀναβαθμούς συνέβη βαστάζεσθαι
NAS: he got to the stairs, he was carried
KJV: upon the stairs, so it was,
INT: to the stairs it happened was carried

Acts 21:40 N-GMP
GRK: ἐπὶ τῶν ἀναβαθμῶν κατέσεισεν τῇ
NAS: standing on the stairs, motioned
KJV: on the stairs, and beckoned
INT: on the stairs made a sign with the

Strong's Greek 304
2 Occurrences

ἀναβαθμῶν — 1 Occ.
ἀναβαθμούς — 1 Occ.