Strong's Lexicon anablepsis: Recovery of sight, restoration of vision Original Word: ἀνάβλεψις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναβλέπω (anablepō), meaning "to look up" or "to recover sight." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anablepsis," the concept of sight and vision restoration can be related to Hebrew words like רָאָה (ra'ah - to see) and פָּקַח (paqach - to open, particularly the eyes). Usage: The term "anablepsis" is used in the New Testament to denote the act of recovering sight, particularly in the context of miraculous healing. It signifies not only the physical restoration of vision but also carries a metaphorical sense of gaining spiritual insight or enlightenment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, blindness was a common affliction, often seen as a symbol of spiritual darkness or judgment. The restoration of sight was considered a powerful miracle, demonstrating divine intervention and compassion. In Jewish culture, the ability to see was closely associated with understanding and perceiving God's truth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anablepó Definition recovery of sight NASB Translation recovery of sight (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 309: ἀνάβλεψιςἀνάβλεψις, (εως, ἡ, recovery of sight: Luke 4:18 (19) (the Sept. Isaiah 61:1). (Aristotle.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance recovery of sight. From anablepo; restoration of sight -- recovery of sight. see GREEK anablepo Forms and Transliterations αναβλεψιν ανάβλεψιν ἀνάβλεψιν anablepsin anáblepsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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