783. aspasmos

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aspasmos: Greeting, Salutation

Original Word: ἀσπασμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: aspasmos
Pronunciation: as-pas-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (as-pas-mos')
Definition: Greeting, Salutation
Meaning: a greeting, salutation.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

greeting, salutation.

From aspazomai; a greeting (in person or by letter) -- greeting, salutation.

see GREEK aspazomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aspazomai
Definition
a greeting, salutation
NASB Translation
greeting (5), greetings (4), salutation (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 783: ἀσπασμός

ἀσπασμός, ἀσπασμοῦ, ὁ (ἀσπάζομαι), a salutation — either oral: Matthew 23:7; Mark 12:38; Luke 1:29, 41, 44; Luke 11:43; Luke 20:46; or written: 1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17. (From Theognis down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀσπάζομαι (aspazomai), meaning "to greet" or "to salute."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀσπασμός, the concept of greeting is present in the Hebrew Bible, often expressed through terms like שָׁלוֹם (shalom, Strong's H7965), which conveys peace and well-being, and is used in greetings and farewells.

Usage: The term ἀσπασμός is used in the New Testament to refer to verbal or written greetings exchanged among individuals, often within the context of Christian fellowship and community.

Context: The Greek term ἀσπασμός appears in several New Testament passages, primarily in the epistles, where it denotes the act of greeting or saluting others. This term reflects the cultural and social practices of the time, where greetings were an important aspect of interpersonal relationships and community life.

In the New Testament, ἀσπασμός is often used in the context of letters, where the author extends greetings to the recipients or conveys greetings from others. For example, in Romans 16:16, Paul writes, "Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings." Here, ἀσπασμός underscores the unity and affection within the early Christian communities.

The use of ἀσπασμός also highlights the importance of personal connections and the expression of love and respect among believers. In 1 Thessalonians 5:26, Paul instructs, "Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss." This reflects the practice of exchanging greetings as a sign of fellowship and mutual care.

Additionally, ἀσπασμός can be found in the context of Jesus' teachings, as in Luke 10:4, where He instructs His disciples, "Do not greet anyone along the road." This directive emphasizes the urgency and focus required for their mission, suggesting that greetings, while important, should not distract from their primary task.

Overall, ἀσπασμός serves as a reminder of the significance of greetings in fostering community, expressing love, and maintaining the bonds of fellowship among believers.

Forms and Transliterations

ασπασμον ασπασμόν ἀσπασμὸν ασπασμος ασπασμός ἀσπασμὸς ασπασμου ασπασμού ἀσπασμοῦ ασπασμους ασπασμούς ἀσπασμοὺς ασπιδίσκας aspasmon aspasmòn aspasmos aspasmòs aspasmou aspasmoû aspasmous aspasmoùs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 23:7 N-AMP
GRK: καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς
NAS: and respectful greetings in the market places,
KJV: And greetings in the markets,
INT: and the greetings in the

Mark 12:38 N-AMP
GRK: περιπατεῖν καὶ ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς
NAS: in long robes, and [like] respectful greetings in the market places,
KJV: and [love] salutations in
INT: to walk about and greetings in the

Luke 1:29 N-NMS
GRK: εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος
NAS: what kind of salutation this
KJV: what manner of salutation this
INT: might be the salutation this

Luke 1:41 N-AMS
GRK: ἤκουσεν τὸν ἀσπασμὸν τῆς Μαρίας
NAS: heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped
KJV: heard the salutation of Mary,
INT: heard the greeting of Mary

Luke 1:44 N-GMS
GRK: φωνὴ τοῦ ἀσπασμοῦ σου εἰς
NAS: the sound of your greeting reached
KJV: the voice of thy salutation sounded in
INT: voice of the greeting of you into

Luke 11:43 N-AMP
GRK: καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς
NAS: in the synagogues and the respectful greetings in the market places.
KJV: and greetings in
INT: and the greetings in the

Luke 20:46 N-AMP
GRK: καὶ φιλούντων ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς
NAS: and love respectful greetings in the market places,
KJV: and love greetings in the markets,
INT: and love greetings in the

1 Corinthians 16:21 N-NMS
GRK: Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ
NAS: The greeting is in my own hand--
KJV: The salutation of [me] Paul
INT: The greeting the own

Colossians 4:18 N-NMS
GRK: Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ
NAS: write this greeting with my own
KJV: The salutation by the hand of me
INT: The greeting the my own

2 Thessalonians 3:17 N-NMS
GRK: Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ
NAS: write this greeting with my own
KJV: The salutation of Paul with mine own
INT: The greeting the my own

Strong's Greek 783
10 Occurrences

ἀσπασμὸν — 1 Occ.
ἀσπασμὸς — 4 Occ.
ἀσπασμοῦ — 1 Occ.
ἀσπασμοὺς — 4 Occ.