The meaning of “ἀνάστασις”
Understanding anástasis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again. - a standing up again, i.e. (lit...
ἀνάστασις
raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again. - a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:30 | “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” Word: ἀνάστασις (anástasis) | |
| Luke 20:33 | “Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.” Word: ἀνάστασις (anástasis) | |
| Acts 17:32 | “And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. ” Word: ἀνάστασις (anástasis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:21 | “For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.” Word: ἀνάστασις (anástasis) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:18 | “Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.” Word: ἀνάστασις (anástasis) |
Theological Word Study: Resurrection
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Resurrection, rising
The Greek anastasis (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death.