Lexicon anablepsis: Recovery of sight, restoration of vision Original Word: ἀνάβλεψις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance recovery of sight. From anablepo; restoration of sight -- recovery of sight. see GREEK anablepo 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναβλέπω (anablepō), which is a combination of ἀνά (ana, meaning "up" or "again") and βλέπω (blepō, meaning "to see" or "to look").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνάβλεψις, the concept of restoring sight can be related to Hebrew terms such as פָּקַח (paqach, Strong's Hebrew 6491), which means "to open" or "to open the eyes," often used in the context of God opening the eyes of the blind or giving insight. Another related term is רָאָה (ra'ah, Strong's Hebrew 7200), meaning "to see," which can be used in both physical and metaphorical senses. These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of divine intervention and enlightenment found in the Greek ἀνάβλεψις. Usage: The term ἀνάβλεψις is used in the New Testament to describe the miraculous restoration of physical sight to the blind, as well as the spiritual enlightenment that comes through divine intervention. Context: The term ἀνάβλεψις appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the miraculous works of Jesus Christ, particularly in the healing of the blind. This word underscores the transformative power of Christ's ministry, both physically and spiritually. In Luke 4:18, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue, declaring His mission: "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim freedom to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed." Here, ἀνάβλεψις is used to signify the fulfillment of prophecy and the inauguration of the Messianic age, where physical and spiritual blindness are healed through Christ. This term encapsulates the hope and renewal brought by the Gospel, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of salvation that includes both physical healing and spiritual awakening. 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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