The meaning of “ἄνθρωπος”
Understanding ánthrōpos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
certain, man. - from ὀπτάνομαι) - man-faced, i.e. a human being
ἄνθρωπος
certain, man. - from ὀπτάνομαι) - man-faced, i.e. a human being
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:20 | “These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.” Word: ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos) | |
| Acts 16:17 | “The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.” Word: ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos) | |
| Galatians 2:16 | “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.” Word: ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:13 | “For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.” Word: ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos) | |
| Titus 3:2 | “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.” Word: ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos) |