Strong's Lexicon aspasmos: Greeting, Salutation Original Word: ἀσπασμός 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 "aspasmos," the concept of greeting is present in Hebrew culture, often expressed with words like "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom, Strong's H7965), meaning peace or well-being. Usage: In the New Testament, "aspasmos" refers to a greeting or salutation, often used in the context of a verbal or written expression of goodwill or welcome. It can denote both formal and informal greetings, ranging from everyday interactions to more ceremonial or official salutations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, greetings were an important part of social interaction, reflecting respect, friendship, and social status. Greetings could be exchanged verbally or through gestures such as a kiss or handshake. In Jewish culture, greetings often included blessings of peace, such as "Shalom." The early Christian community adopted these customs, emphasizing love and unity among believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aspazomai Definition a greeting, salutation NASB Translation greeting (5), greetings (4), salutation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 783: ἀσπασμόςἀσπασμός, 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting (in person or by letter) -- greeting, salutation. see GREEK aspazomai Forms and Transliterations ασπασμον ασπασμόν ἀσπασμὸν ασπασμος ασπασμός ἀσπασμὸς ασπασμου ασπασμού ἀσπασμοῦ ασπασμους ασπασμούς ἀσπασμοὺς ασπιδίσκας aspasmon aspasmòn aspasmos aspasmòs aspasmou aspasmoû aspasmous aspasmoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 23:7 N-AMPGRK: 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 Luke 1:29 N-NMS Luke 1:41 N-AMS Luke 1:44 N-GMS Luke 11:43 N-AMP Luke 20:46 N-AMP 1 Corinthians 16:21 N-NMS Colossians 4:18 N-NMS 2 Thessalonians 3:17 N-NMS Strong's Greek 783 |
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