Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀναίρεσις”
Understanding anaíresis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
death. - (the act of) killing
G336
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀναίρεσις
Phonetican-ah'-ee-res-is
Transliterationanaíresis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
death. - (the act of) killing
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:1 | “And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” Word: ἀναίρεσις (anaíresis) | |
| Acts 22:20 | “And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.” Word: ἀναίρεσις (anaíresis) |