Strong's Lexicon anakoptó: To hinder, to cut off, to restrain Original Word: ἀνακόπτω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀνά (ana, meaning "up" or "again") and κόπτω (koptó, meaning "to cut" or "to strike"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνακόπτω, the concept of hindrance can be seen in Hebrew words like עָצַר (atsar, Strong's H6113), meaning "to restrain" or "to hold back." Usage: The verb ἀνακόπτω (anakoptó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of hindering or restraining progress. It implies an interruption or a cutting off of a course of action. This term is often used in contexts where an obstacle or barrier is placed in the way of forward movement, whether physically, spiritually, or metaphorically. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of hindrance was familiar in both military and athletic contexts. Soldiers might be hindered by obstacles in their path, while athletes could be restrained by competitors or physical barriers. The term anakoptó would resonate with early Christians who faced various forms of opposition and persecution, understanding it as a metaphor for spiritual and physical challenges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee egkoptó. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 348: ἀνακόπτωἀνακόπτω: 1 aorist ἀνέκοψα; to beat back, check (as the course of a ship, Theophrastus, char. 24 (25), 1 (variant)). τινα followed by an infinitive (A. V. hinder), Galatians 5:7 Rec., where the preceding ἐτρέχετε shows that Paul was thinking of an obstructed road; cf. ἐγκόπτω. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hinder. From ana and kopto; to beat back, i.e. Check -- hinder. see GREEK ana see GREEK kopto Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ἀνακειμένων — 4 Occ.ἀνακειμένοις — 2 Occ. ἀνακείμενος — 3 Occ. ἀνακειμένου — 2 Occ. ἀνακειμένους — 2 Occ. ἀνέκειτο — 1 Occ. ἀνακεφαλαιώσασθαι — 1 Occ. ἀνακεφαλαιοῦται — 1 Occ. ἀνακλῖναι — 1 Occ. ἀνακλινεῖ — 1 Occ. ἀνακλιθήσονται — 2 Occ. ἀνέκλινεν — 1 Occ. ἀνακράξας — 1 Occ. ἀνέκραγον — 1 Occ. ἀνέκραξαν — 1 Occ. ἀνέκραξεν — 2 Occ. ἀνακρίναντές — 1 Occ. ἀνακρίνας — 3 Occ. ἀνακρίνει — 1 Occ. ἀνακρίνεται — 3 Occ. |