Strong's Lexicon anastasis: Resurrection Original Word: ἀνάστασις Word Origin: Derived from ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning "to rise" or "to stand up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of resurrection is related to the Hebrew word תְּחִיָּה (tehiyyah), meaning "revival" or "resurrection," though the direct Greek equivalent is not found in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "anastasis" primarily refers to the act of rising from the dead. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the future resurrection of believers. It signifies a fundamental Christian doctrine that emphasizes victory over death and the promise of eternal life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, beliefs about the afterlife varied, with some philosophical schools denying any form of bodily resurrection. In contrast, Jewish thought, particularly among the Pharisees, held a belief in the resurrection of the dead, which is reflected in the Old Testament and intertestamental literature. The resurrection of Jesus was a pivotal event for early Christians, affirming His divinity and the truth of His teachings. It became a cornerstone of Christian faith, distinguishing it from other religious beliefs of the time. HELPS Word-studies 386 anástasis (from 303 /aná, "up, again" and 2476 /hístēmi, "to stand") – literally, "stand up" (or "stand again"), referring to physical resurrection (of the body). Christ's physical resurrection is the foundation of Christianity, which also guarantees the future resurrection of all believers (see Jn 6:39,40,44). [386 /anástasis ("resurrection") refers to the physical, bodily resurrection of Christ – and people (both of the redeemed and the unredeemed).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anistémi Definition a standing up, i.e. a resurrection, a raising up, rising NASB Translation resurrection (41), rise (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 386: ἀνάστασιςἀνάστασις, ἀναστάσεως, ἡ (ἀνίστημι) (from Aeschylus down); 1. a raising up, rising (e. g. from a seat): Luke 2:34 (opposed to πτῶσις; the meaning is 'It lies (or 'is set' A. V.) like a stone, which some will lay hold of in order to climb; but others will strike against it and fall'). 2. a rising from the dead (ecclesiastical Latinresurrectio) (Aeschylus Eum. 648); a. that of Christ: Acts 1:22; Acts 2:31; Acts 4:33; Romans 6:5; Philippians 3:10; 1 Peter 3:21; with the addition of νεκρῶν, Romans 1:4 (a generic phrase: the resurrection-of-the-dead, although it has come to pass as yet only in the case of Christ alone; cf. Acts 17:32; Winer's Grammar, § 30, 2 a. at the end); ἐκ νεκρῶν, 1 Peter 1:3. b. that of all men at the end of the present age. This is called simply ἀνάστασις or ἡ ἀνάστασις, Matthew 22:23, (28), 30; Mark 12:18, 23 Luke 20:27, 33, 36; John 11:24; Acts 17:18; Acts 23:8; 2 Timothy 2:18; by metonymy equivalent to the author of resurrection, John 11:25; with the addition of ἡ ἐκ νεκρῶν, Luke 20:35; Acts 4:2; or simply of τῶν νεκρῶν (on the distinction which some (e. g. Van Hengel on Romans 1:4; Van Hengel and Lightfoot on Philippians 3:11; Cremer, under the word) would make between these phrases, see Winers Grammar, 123 (117); Buttmann, 89 (78)), Matthew 22:31; Acts 17:32; Acts 23:6; Acts 24:15 (Rec.), c. the resurrection of certain in ancient Jewish story who were restored to life before burial: Hebrews 11:35. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth) -- raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again. see GREEK anistemi Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:23 N-AFSGRK: μὴ εἶναι ἀνάστασιν καὶ ἐπηρώτησαν NAS: there is no resurrection) came KJV: no resurrection, and INT: not there is a resurrection and they questioned Matthew 22:28 N-DFS Matthew 22:30 N-DFS Matthew 22:31 N-GFS Mark 12:18 N-AFS Mark 12:23 N-DFS Luke 2:34 N-AFS Luke 14:14 N-DFS Luke 20:27 N-AFS Luke 20:33 N-DFS Luke 20:35 N-GFS Luke 20:36 N-GFS John 5:29 N-AFS John 5:29 N-AFS John 11:24 N-DFS John 11:25 N-NFS Acts 1:22 N-GFS Acts 2:31 N-GFS Acts 4:2 N-AFS Acts 4:33 N-GFS Acts 17:18 N-AFS Acts 17:32 N-AFS Acts 23:6 N-GFS Acts 23:8 N-AFS Acts 24:15 N-AFS Strong's Greek 386 |
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