The meaning of “ἀναζάω”
Understanding anazáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be a-)live again, revive. - to recover life (literally or figuratively)
ἀναζάω
(be a-)live again, revive. - to recover life (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 15:24 | “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” Word: ἀναζάω (anazáō) | |
| Luke 15:32 | “It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. ” Word: ἀναζάω (anazáō) | |
| Romans 7:9 | “For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.” Word: ἀναζάω (anazáō) | |
| Romans 14:9 | “For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.” Word: ἀναζάω (anazáō) | |
| Revelation 20:5 | “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.” Word: ἀναζάω (anazáō) |