Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐγκαίνια”
Understanding enkaínia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter plural of a presumed compound from ἐν and καινός dedication. - innovatives, i.e. (specially) renewal (of religiou...
G1456
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐγκαίνια
Phoneticeng-kah'-ee-nee-ah
Transliterationenkaínia
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter plural of a presumed compound from ἐν and καινός dedication. - innovatives, i.e. (specially) renewal (of religious services after the Antiochian interruption)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 10:22 | “And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.” Word: ἐγκαίνια (enkaínia) |