365. ananeoó

Lexicon

ananeoó: To renew, to make new again

Original Word: ἀνανεόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ananeoó
Pronunciation: an-an-eh-OH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (an-an-neh-o'-o)
Definition: To renew, to make new again
Meaning: I renew; mid: I renew myself, am renewed.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

renew.

From ana and a derivative of neos; to renovate, i.e. Reform -- renew.

see GREEK ana

see GREEK neos

HELPS Word-studies

365 ananeóō (from 303 /aná, "up, completing a process," which intensifies 3501 /néos, "recent, new") – properly, going up to a higher stage (level of sanctification) by God's power; divinely renewed.

365/ananeoō ("make new in relation to time") is only used in Eph 4:23. Here believers are reminded of God's continuous offer to bring new strides in their sanctification through "sanctified reasoning" – raising the meaning up to new levels of spiritual comprehension and reality.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ana and neos,
Definition
to renew
NASB Translation
renewed (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 365: ἀνανεόω

ἀνανεόω, ἀνανέω: to renew (often in Greek writings); passive (Winer's Grammar, § 39, 3 N. 3; for the middle has an active or reciprocal force, cf. 1 Macc. 12:1 and Grimm at the passage) ἀνανεοῦσθαι τῷ πνεύματι to be renewed in mind, i. e. to be spiritually transformed, to take on a new mind (see νοῦς, 1{b}. at the end; πνεῦμα, at the end), Ephesians 4:23. Cf. Tittmann i., p. 60; (Trench, sections xl. xviii.), and ἀνακαινόω above.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀνά (ana, meaning "again" or "anew") and νεόω (neóō, meaning "to renew" or "to make new").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνανεόω, the concept of renewal is present in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word חָדַשׁ (chadash, Strong's Hebrew 2318) conveys a similar idea of renewal or restoration, as seen in passages like Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (BSB). This reflects the ongoing theme of spiritual renewal found throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term ἀνανεόω is used in the New Testament to describe the process of spiritual renewal or rejuvenation, particularly in the context of the believer's mind and spirit.

Context: The Greek verb ἀνανεόω appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of renewal, specifically in the spiritual and moral sense. It is used to describe the transformative process that occurs in a believer's life through the work of the Holy Spirit. This renewal is not merely a superficial change but a profound reformation of one's inner being, aligning the believer's thoughts, attitudes, and actions with the will of God.

In Ephesians 4:23, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to "be renewed in the spirit of your minds" (BSB). This renewal is essential for living a life that reflects the character and holiness of God. It involves a continuous process of growth and transformation, as the believer's mind is progressively conformed to the image of Christ.

The concept of ἀνανεόω is closely related to the idea of sanctification, where the believer is set apart and made holy through the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. This renewal is both a divine act and a human responsibility, as believers are called to actively participate in their spiritual growth by engaging with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers.

Theologically, ἀνανεόω underscores the necessity of divine intervention in the believer's life, as true renewal can only be accomplished through the power of God. It highlights the transformative nature of the Christian faith, where believers are continually being made new as they walk in obedience to Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

ανανεουσθαι ανανεούσθαι ἀνανεοῦσθαι ανανεύση ανάνευσις ανανεύων ανανεώσει ανένευσαν ανένευσεν ananeousthai ananeoûsthai

Englishman's Concordance

Ephesians 4:23 V-PNM/P
GRK: ἀνανεοῦσθαι δὲ τῷ
NAS: and that you be renewed in the spirit
KJV: And be renewed in the spirit of your
INT: to be renewed and in the

Strong's Greek 365
1 Occurrence

ἀνανεοῦσθαι — 1 Occ.