356. analogia

Lexicon

analogia: Proportion, analogy

Original Word: ἀναλογία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: analogia
Pronunciation: an-al-og-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (an-al-og-ee'-ah)
Definition: Proportion, analogy
Meaning: proportion, measure, analogy.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

proportion.

From a compound of ana and logos; proportion -- proportion.

see GREEK ana

see GREEK logos

HELPS Word-studies

356 analogía (from 303 /aná, "up, completing a process" and 3056 /lógos, "reasoning, word") – properly, analogous reasoning, moving from one point of a comparison (up) to the other.

[The English word, "analogy," is derived from this term.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ana and logos
Definition
proportion
NASB Translation
proportion (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 356: ἀναλογία

ἀναλογία, ἀναλογιας, ἡ (ἀνάλογος conformable, proportional), proportion: κατά τήν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως, equivalent to κατά τό μέτρον πίστεως received from God, Romans 12:6, cf. 3. (Plato, Demosthenes, Aristotle, Theophrastus, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀνά (ana, meaning "up" or "again") and λόγος (logos, meaning "word" or "reason").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναλογία, the concept of proportion or measure can be related to Hebrew terms such as מִדָּה (middah, Strong's H4060), which means "measure" or "proportion." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe measurements and standards, reflecting a similar idea of balance and appropriateness.

Usage: The word ἀναλογία is used in the New Testament to describe a standard or measure by which something is evaluated or compared. It appears in contexts where proportionality or correspondence is emphasized.

Context: The Greek term ἀναλογία is found in the New Testament in Romans 12:6, where the Apostle Paul discusses the use of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. The verse reads: "We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one's gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith" (BSB). Here, ἀναλογία is translated as "in proportion," indicating that the exercise of the gift of prophecy should be in accordance with the measure of faith that the individual possesses. This suggests a principle of stewardship and responsibility, where believers are encouraged to use their gifts in a manner that aligns with their faith and understanding.

The concept of ἀναλογία underscores the importance of balance and appropriateness in the Christian life. It implies that believers should not overextend themselves beyond their faith capacity but should operate within the limits of what God has apportioned to them. This principle can be applied more broadly to other areas of life, encouraging a harmonious and balanced approach to spiritual and practical matters.

Forms and Transliterations

αναλογιαν αναλογίαν ἀναλογίαν analogian analogían

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 12:6 N-AFS
GRK: κατὰ τὴν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως
NAS: according to the proportion of his faith;
KJV: [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;
INT: according to the proportion of the of faith

Strong's Greek 356
1 Occurrence

ἀναλογίαν — 1 Occ.