Strong's Lexicon apeilé: Threat, threatening Original Word: ἀπειλή Word Origin: From the verb ἀπειλέω (apeileō), meaning "to threaten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apeilé," the concept of threats can be related to Hebrew words like אִיּוּם (iyum), meaning "threat" or "menace." Usage: The term "apeilé" refers to a threat or an expression of intent to inflict harm or punishment. In the New Testament, it is used to describe verbal threats or intimidation, often in the context of persecution or opposition to the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, threats were a common means of exerting power and control, whether in political, social, or personal contexts. The early Christians often faced threats from both Jewish and Roman authorities as they proclaimed the gospel. Understanding the cultural significance of threats helps to appreciate the courage and faith of the early believers who stood firm in the face of such intimidation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a threat NASB Translation threatening (1), threats (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 547: ἀπειλήἀπειλή, ἀπειλῆς, ἡ, a threatening, threat: Acts 4:17 R G (cf. ἀπειλέω), Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a menace, threatFrom apeileo; a menace -- X straitly, threatening. see GREEK apeileo Forms and Transliterations απειλας απειλάς ἀπειλὰς απειλή απειλην απειλήν ἀπειλήν απειλης απειλής ἀπειλῆς apeilas apeilàs apeilen apeilēn apeilḗn apeiles apeilês apeilēs apeilē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 4:29 N-AFPGRK: ἐπὶ τὰς ἀπειλὰς αὐτῶν καὶ NAS: take note of their threats, and grant KJV: their threatenings: and INT: upon the threats of them and Acts 9:1 N-GFS Ephesians 6:9 N-AFS Strong's Greek 547 |
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