Lexicon anaperos: Crippled, maimed, disabled Original Word: ἀνάπηρος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance maimed. From ana (in the sense of intensity) and peros (maimed); crippled -- maimed. see GREEK ana Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 376: ἀνάπειροςἀνάπειρος, a false spelling (arising from itacism (cf. Phryn. in Bekker, Anecd. i., p. 9, 22: διά τοῦ ἤ τήν τρίτην, οὐ διά τῆς εἰ διφθογγου ὡς οἱ ἀμαθεῖς)) in some manuscripts in Luke 14:13, 21 (and adopted by L Tr WH; (see WH. Appendix, p. 151)) for ἀνάπηρος, which see. STRONGS NT 376: ἀνάπηροςἀνάπηρος, ἀναπηρον (properly, πηρός from the lowest part to the highest — ἀνά; hence, Suidas ὁ καθ' ὑπερβολήν πεπηρωμενος (cf. Lob. Path. Elementa 1:195)), disabled in the limbs, maimed, crippled; injured in, or bereft of, some member of the body: Luke 14:13, 21 ἀναπήρους, χωλούς, τυφλούς. In both these passages L Tr WH have adopted with certain manuscripts the spelling ἀναπείρους — manifestly false, as arising from itacism. (Plato, Crito, p. 53 a. χωλοί καί τυφλοί καί ἄλλοι ἀναπηροι; Aristotle, h. a. 7, 6 (vol. i., p. 585b, 29) τινονται ἐξ ἀναπηρων ἀναπηροι; Lysias quoted in Suidas ῤῖνα καί ὦτα ἀνάπηρος; 2 Macc. 8:24 τοῖς μέλεσιν ἀναπήρους.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνάπηρος, similar concepts can be found in the Old Testament, where terms like חִגֵּר (chigger, Strong's Hebrew 6455) meaning "lame" or "crippled," are used to describe physical impairments. These terms often appear in contexts that highlight God's concern for the vulnerable and His power to heal and restore. Usage: The word ἀνάπηρος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are physically disabled or crippled. It appears in contexts where Jesus heals those with physical impairments, demonstrating His compassion and divine power. Context: The term ἀνάπηρος is found in the New Testament, specifically in the context of Jesus' healing ministry. In Luke 14:13, Jesus instructs His followers to invite the poor, the crippled (ἀνάπηρος), the lame, and the blind to their feasts, emphasizing the importance of caring for those who are marginalized and in need. This usage highlights the inclusive nature of the Kingdom of God and the call for believers to extend grace and hospitality to all, regardless of their physical condition. Englishman's Concordance Luke 14:13 Adj-AMPGRK: κάλει πτωχούς ἀναπείρους χωλούς τυφλούς NAS: [the] poor, [the] crippled, [the] lame, KJV: the poor, the maimed, the lame, INT: call the poor the crippled the lame the blind Luke 14:21 Adj-AMP |
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