The meaning of “ἀναστροφή”
Understanding anastrophḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
conversation. - behavior
ἀναστροφή
conversation. - behavior
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Galatians 1:13 | “For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:” Word: ἀναστροφή (anastrophḗ) | |
| Ephesians 4:22 | “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;” Word: ἀναστροφή (anastrophḗ) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:12 | “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Word: ἀναστροφή (anastrophḗ) | |
| Hebrews 13:7 | “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.” Word: ἀναστροφή (anastrophḗ) | |
| James 3:13 | “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.” Word: ἀναστροφή (anastrophḗ) |