The meaning of “ἐγείρω”
Understanding egeírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties) awake, lift (up), raise (again, up),...
ἐγείρω
probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties) awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up. - to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death - or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:11 | “And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?” Word: ἐγείρω (egeírō) | |
| John 11:29 | “As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.” Word: ἐγείρω (egeírō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:20 | “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” Word: ἐγείρω (egeírō) | |
| Ephesians 5:14 | “Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Word: ἐγείρω (egeírō) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:8 | “Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:” Word: ἐγείρω (egeírō) |