The meaning of “ἀνάπτω”

Understanding anáptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G381

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀνάπτω

Phonetican-ap'-to

Transliterationanáptō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

kindle, light. - to enkindle

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 12:49	“I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?”
Acts 28:2	“And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.”
James 3:5	“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke1

Acts1

James1

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