Greek Word Study
ἀσπάζομαι
aspázomai
G782

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G782
KJV Translations
embracegreetsalutetake leave
Derivation / Root
from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of G4685 (σπάω);

Definition of aspázomai

ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome

Word Origin

This word comes from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of G4685 (σπάω); See the root words: G1 (Α), G4685 (σπάω).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
embraceG782
greetG782
saluteG782
take leaveG782

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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