Strong's Lexicon apantésis: Meeting, encounter Original Word: ἀπάντησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀπαντάω (apantaō), meaning "to meet" or "to encounter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apantésis," the concept of meeting or encountering can be found in Hebrew words like קָרָא (qara) and פָּגַשׁ (pagash), which also convey the idea of coming together or meeting. Usage: The term "apantésis" refers to a meeting or encounter, often used in the context of a formal or significant meeting. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of going out to meet someone, often with the implication of a welcoming or celebratory nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "apantésis" was often used to describe the custom of citizens going out to meet a visiting dignitary or important person as a sign of respect and honor. This practice was common in both civic and religious contexts, where the act of meeting was not just a physical encounter but also a ceremonial gesture of welcome and recognition. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apantaó Definition a meeting NASB Translation meet (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 529: ἀπάντησιςἀπάντησις, ἀπαντεως, ἡ (ἀπαντάω), a meeting; εἰς ἀπάντησιν τίνος or τίνι to meet one: Matthew 25:1 R G; Matthew 25:6; Acts 28:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:17. (Polybius 5, 26, 8; Diodorus 18, 59; very often in the Sept. equivalent to לִקְרַאת (cf. Winer's Grammar, 30).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meeting, friendly encounterFrom apantao; a (friendly) encounter -- meet. see GREEK apantao Forms and Transliterations απαντήσει απαντησιν απάντησιν απάντησίν ἀπάντησιν απάνωθεν apantesin apantēsin apántesin apántēsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 25:6 N-AFSGRK: ἐξέρχεσθε εἰς ἀπάντησιν αὐτοῦ NAS: Come out to meet [him].' KJV: go ye out to meet him. INT: go forth to meet him Acts 28:15 N-AFS 1 Thessalonians 4:17 N-AFS |
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