Lexical Summary anaphóneó: To cry out, to call aloud, to speak out Original Word: ἀναφωνέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speak out, exclaimFrom ana and phoneo; to exclaim -- speak out. see GREEK ana see GREEK phoneo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and phóneó Definition to cry out NASB Translation cried (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 400: ἀναφωνέωἀναφωνέω, ἀναφώνω: 1 aorist ἀνεφώνησα; to cry out with a loud voice, call aloud, exclaim: Luke 1:42. (1 Chronicles 15:28; 1 Chronicles 16:4; (Aristotle, de mund. 6, vol. i., p. 400, 18); Polybius, often in Plutarch.) Topical Lexicon Overview The verb translated “exclaimed” in Luke 1:42 embodies the idea of a sudden, Spirit-energized burst of speech that magnifies God and testifies to His redemptive work. Though it appears only once in the Greek New Testament, its single occurrence is strategically placed in the opening chapter of Luke, setting a pattern for Spirit-filled proclamation that resonates throughout Scripture. Biblical Occurrence • Luke 1:42 – “In a loud voice she exclaimed, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!’” Contextual Setting in Luke 1 Elizabeth, newly filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41), responds to Mary’s greeting with a spontaneous shout of blessing. Her cry: 1. Confirms the divine identity of Mary’s Child. Relation to Old Testament Precedent The act of lifting up one’s voice in loud proclamation echoes numerous Hebrew Scriptures: Elizabeth’s Spirit-empowered exclamation stands in continuity with these prophetic outbursts, showing that the same God who inspired Israel’s deliverance songs now inspires testimony to the coming Messiah. Theology of Spirit-Generated Proclamation 1. Origin – The Holy Spirit initiates the utterance (Luke 1:41). Implications for Worship • Vocal, heartfelt praise is a fitting response to the recognition of God’s redemptive acts. Practical Ministry Insights • Encouraging believers to verbalize gratitude fosters a culture of praise that uplifts the congregation. Christological Reflection Elizabeth’s exclamation constitutes the first recorded benediction upon the incarnate Son. By blissfully acknowledging the unborn Messiah, she becomes a forerunner of all who would later confess Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9). Her cry anticipates the angelic chorus (Luke 2:13-14) and the multitude of redeemed voices in Revelation 5:9-13, highlighting the continuity of praise from Bethlehem to eternity. Summary The solitary New Testament use of Strong’s Greek 400 captures a moment where the Holy Spirit moves a believer to shout forth God’s praise and testify to Christ’s blessing. Though brief, this verb models the transformative power of Spirit-filled speech, encouraging every generation to lift up a clear, joyful voice in witness to the Savior. Forms and Transliterations αναφωνείν αναφωνούντας αναφωνούντες αναφωνών ανεφώνησε ανεφωνησεν ἀνεφώνησεν anephonesen anephōnēsen anephṓnesen anephṓnēsenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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