The meaning of “ἀναφέρω”

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

G399

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀναφέρω

Phonetican-af-er'-o

Transliterationanaphérō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bear, bring (carry, lead) up, offer (up). - to take up (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

9 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 17:1	“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,”
Mark 9:2	“And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.”
Luke 24:51	“And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”
Hebrews 9:28	“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. ”
James 2:21	“Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Hebrews

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark1

Luke1

Hebrews3

James1

1 Peter2

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