The meaning of “ἀνακύπτω”
Understanding anakýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lift up, look up. - to unbend, i.e. rise - figuratively, be elated
ἀνακύπτω
lift up, look up. - to unbend, i.e. rise - figuratively, be elated
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 13:11 | “And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. ” Word: ἀνακύπτω (anakýptō) | |
| Luke 21:28 | “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Word: ἀνακύπτω (anakýptō) | |
| John 8:7 | “So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” Word: ἀνακύπτω (anakýptō) | |
| John 8:10 | “When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?” Word: ἀνακύπτω (anakýptō) |