Strong's Lexicon autoptés: Eyewitness Original Word: αὐτόπτης Word Origin: Derived from αὐτός (autos, "self") and ὀπτάνομαι (optanomai, "to see") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "autoptés," the concept of an eyewitness is present in the Hebrew Bible, often implied in narratives where firsthand testimony is crucial, such as in legal contexts (e.g., Deuteronomy 19:15). Usage: The term "autoptés" refers to someone who has personally seen or witnessed an event. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe those who have firsthand experience or direct observation of the events they testify about, particularly concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, eyewitness testimony was highly valued, especially in legal and historical contexts. The credibility of a witness was often based on their direct experience of the events they described. In the Greco-Roman culture, being an "autoptés" lent significant authority to one's account, as it implied a direct and personal encounter with the events in question. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom autos and optanomai Definition an eyewitness NASB Translation eyewitnesses (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 845: αὐτόπτηςαὐτόπτης, ἀυτοπτου, ὁ (αὐτός, ὈΠΤΩ), seeing with one's own eyes, an eye-witness (cf. ἀυτηκως one who has himself heard a thing): Luke 1:2. (In Greek writings from Herodotus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance eye-witness. From autos and optanomai; self-seeing, i.e. An eye-witness -- eye-witness. see GREEK autos see GREEK optanomai Forms and Transliterations αυτοπται αυτόπται αὐτόπται autoptai autóptaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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