The meaning of “ἀναφέρω”
Understanding anaphérō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bear, bring (carry, lead) up, offer (up). - to take up (literally or figuratively)
ἀναφέρω
bear, bring (carry, lead) up, offer (up). - to take up (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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,” Word: ἀναφέρω (anaphérō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἀναφέρω (anaphérō) | |
| Luke 24:51 | “And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.” Word: ἀναφέρω (anaphérō) | |
| 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. ” Word: ἀναφέρω (anaphérō) | |
| James 2:21 | “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?” Word: ἀναφέρω (anaphérō) |