Strong's Lexicon bathunó: To deepen, to make deep Original Word: βαθύνω Word Origin: From the Greek word βαθύς (bathus), meaning "deep." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually might be found in words like עָמַק (amaq), meaning "to be deep" or "to make deep," which is Strong's Hebrew #6013. Usage: The verb βαθύνω (bathunó) is used to describe the action of making something deeper or more profound. In a biblical context, it can refer to both physical and metaphorical deepening, such as deepening one's understanding or faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, depth was often associated with wisdom and understanding. The concept of deepening one's knowledge or insight was valued in philosophical and religious contexts. In the New Testament, the idea of deepening one's faith or understanding of God's word aligns with the Jewish tradition of seeking wisdom and spiritual growth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bathus Definition to deepen NASB Translation deep (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 900: βαθύνωβαθύνω: (impf ἐβαθυνον); (βαθύς); to make deep: Luke 6:48, where ἔσκαψε καί ἐβάθυνε is not used for βαθέως ἔσκαψε, but ἐβάθυνε expresses the continuation of the work (he dug and deepened i. e. went deep); cf. Winers Grammar, § 54, 5. (In Greek writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deep. From bathus; to deepen -- deep. see GREEK bathus Forms and Transliterations βαθύνατε εβαθύνατε εβάθυνε εβαθυνεν ἐβάθυνεν εβαθύνθησαν ebathunen ebathynen ebáthynenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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