Lexicon analémpsis: Ascension, taking up Original Word: ἀνάληψις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance taking up, ascension.From analambano; ascension -- taking up. see GREEK analambano NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom analambanó Definition a taking up NASB Translation ascension (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 354: ἀνάληψιςἀνάληψις (ἀνάλημψις L T Tr WH; see M, μ'), ἀναλήψεως, ἡ (ἀναλαμβάνω) (from Hippocrates down), a taking up: Luke 9:51 (namely, εἰς τόν οὐρανόν of the ascension of Jesus into heaven; (cf. Test. xii. Patr. test. Levi § 18; Suicer, Thesaurus Eccles. under the word; and Meyer on Luke, the passage cited)). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō), meaning "to take up" or "to receive up."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνάληψις, the concept of ascension can be related to Hebrew terms such as עָלָה (alah, Strong's Hebrew 5927), which means "to go up" or "to ascend." This term is used in various contexts in the Old Testament, including the ascension of Elijah into heaven (2 Kings 2:11). Usage: The word ἀνάληψις is used in the New Testament to describe the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. It signifies the completion of His earthly ministry and His exaltation to the right hand of the Father. Context: The term ἀνάληψις is notably used in the New Testament to describe the ascension of Jesus Christ. This event is a pivotal moment in Christian theology, marking the transition from Christ's earthly ministry to His heavenly reign. The ascension is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the confirmation of Jesus' divine nature and mission. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of ἀνάληψις is captured in passages that describe Jesus being taken up into heaven, such as in Acts 1:9-11, where it is written: "After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight." The ascension is celebrated as a demonstration of Christ's victory over death and His authority over all creation. It also signifies the promise of His return, as the angels proclaimed to the disciples that Jesus would come back in the same way they saw Him go into heaven. Forms and Transliterations αναλημψεως ἀναλήμψεως αναλήψεως analempseos analēmpseōs analḗmpseos analḗmpseōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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