Strong's Lexicon anakainizó: To renew, to restore Original Word: ἀνακαινίζω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀνά (ana, meaning "again" or "anew") and καινίζω (kainizó, meaning "to make new"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνακαινίζω, the concept of renewal is present in the Old Testament. Strong's Hebrew entries that convey similar ideas include חָדַשׁ (chadash, H2318), meaning "to renew" or "to repair," as seen in passages like Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Usage: The verb ἀνακαινίζω (anakainizó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of making something new again or restoring it to a former state. It implies a transformation or renewal, often in a spiritual or moral sense. This renewal is not merely a return to a previous state but an improvement or enhancement, aligning with God's purposes and character. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of renewal was often associated with physical restoration or rejuvenation. However, in the biblical context, it takes on a deeper spiritual significance. The early Christian community understood renewal as a work of the Holy Spirit, transforming believers into the likeness of Christ. This renewal was seen as essential for living a life that honors God and reflects His kingdom values. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 340 anakainízō (from 303 /aná, "up, completing a process" and kainizō, "make new," which is derived from 2537 /kainós, "new in quality") – properly, to restore (bring back) by renewing; literally, "make qualitatively new." See 342 (anakainōsis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anakainoó Definition to renew NASB Translation renew (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 340: ἀνακαινίζωἀνακαινίζω; (καινός); to renew, renovate (cf. German auffrischen): τινα εἰς μετάνοιαν so to renew that he shall repent, Hebrews 6:6. (Isocrates Arcop. 3; Philo, leg. ad Gaium § 11; Josephus, Antiquities 9, 8, 2; Plutarch, Marcell c. 6; Lucian, Philop c. 12; the Sept. Psalm 102:5 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance renew. From ana and a derivative of kainos; to restore -- renew. see GREEK ana see GREEK kainos Forms and Transliterations ανακαινιείς ανακαινιζειν ανακαινίζειν ἀνακαινίζειν ανακαινισθήσεται ανακαίνισον ανεκαινίσθη anakainizein anakainízeinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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