The meaning of “ἐπιστρέφω”
Understanding epistréphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn (about, again). - to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
ἐπιστρέφω
come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn (about, again). - to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:44 | “Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.” Word: ἐπιστρέφω (epistréphō) | |
| Luke 8:55 | “And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.” Word: ἐπιστρέφω (epistréphō) | |
| Acts 15:19 | “Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:” Word: ἐπιστρέφω (epistréphō) | |
| Galatians 4:9 | “But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?” Word: ἐπιστρέφω (epistréphō) | |
| James 5:20 | “Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. ” Word: ἐπιστρέφω (epistréphō) |