Strong's Lexicon anastrophé: Conduct, behavior, manner of life Original Word: ἀναστροφή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναστρέφω (anastrephō), meaning "to turn back" or "to conduct oneself." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, the concept of conduct or way of life can be related to Hebrew terms such as דֶּרֶךְ (derek, H1870) meaning "way" or "path," which often implies a manner of living. Usage: The term "anastrophé" refers to one's conduct or manner of life, encompassing both outward behavior and inner disposition. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the ethical and moral conduct expected of believers, contrasting the former way of life before conversion with the new life in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, personal conduct was often linked to one's social status and philosophical beliefs. The early Christian community, however, emphasized a transformation of life that transcended cultural norms, focusing on holiness and godliness as a reflection of one's faith in Christ. This transformation was not merely external but involved a deep, inward change that manifested in outward behavior. HELPS Word-studies 391 anastrophḗ (from 303 /aná, "down to up" and 4762 /stréphō, "turn") – properly, up-turning; (figuratively) change of outward behavior from an "up-turn" of inner beliefs (presuppositions, etc.). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anastrephó Definition behavior, conduct NASB Translation behavior (6), conduct (4), manner of life (2), way of life (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 391: ἀναστροφήἀναστροφή, ἀναστροφῆς, ἡ (from the passive ἀναστρέφομαι, see the preceding word), properly, 'walk,' i. e. manner of life, behavior, conduct (German Lebenswandel): Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:22; 1 Timothy 4:12; James 3:13; 1 Peter 1:15, 18; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 3:1f, 16; 2 Peter 2:7; plural ἅγιαι ἀναστροφαι the ways in which holy living shows itself, 2 Peter 3:11. Hence, life in so far as it is comprised in conduct, Hebrews 13:7. (This word, in the senses given, is found in Greek writings from Polybius 4, 82, 1 down; in the Scriptures first in Tobit 4:14; 2 Macc. 5:8; add Epictetus diss. 1, 9, 5; 4, 7, 5 (and (from Sophocles Lexicon, under the word) Agatharchides 134, 12; 153, 8; Aristeas 16).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behavior.From anastrepho; behavior -- conversation. see GREEK anastrepho Forms and Transliterations ανασεσωσμένοι ανασεσωσμένους αναστροφαις αναστροφαίς ἀναστροφαῖς αναστροφη αναστροφή ἀναστροφῇ αναστροφην αναστροφήν ἀναστροφήν ἀναστροφὴν αναστροφης αναστροφής ἀναστροφῆς ανασώζεσθε ανασωζέσθω ανασώζετε ανασωζόμενοι ανασωζόμενον ανασωζόμενος ανασωζομένους ανασωζομένων ανασωθείς ανασωθέντων ανασωθήσονται ανέσχιζον anastrophais anastrophaîs anastrophe anastrophē anastrophêi anastrophē̂i anastrophen anastrophēn anastrophḗn anastrophḕn anastrophes anastrophês anastrophēs anastrophē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Galatians 1:13 N-AFSGRK: τὴν ἐμὴν ἀναστροφήν ποτε ἐν NAS: of my former manner of life in Judaism, KJV: of my conversation in time past INT: my way of life once in Ephesians 4:22 N-AFS 1 Timothy 4:12 N-DFS Hebrews 13:7 N-GFS James 3:13 N-GFS 1 Peter 1:15 N-DFS 1 Peter 1:18 N-GFS 1 Peter 2:12 N-AFS 1 Peter 3:1 N-GFS 1 Peter 3:2 N-AFS 1 Peter 3:16 N-AFS 2 Peter 2:7 N-GFS 2 Peter 3:11 N-DFP Strong's Greek 391 |