The meaning of “ἀπαντάω”
Understanding apantáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
meet. - to meet away, i.e. encounter
ἀπαντάω
meet. - to meet away, i.e. encounter
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 28:9 | “And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.” Word: ἀπαντάω (apantáō) | |
| Mark 14:13 | “And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.” Word: ἀπαντάω (apantáō) | |
| Luke 17:12 | “And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:” Word: ἀπαντάω (apantáō) | |
| John 4:51 | “And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.” Word: ἀπαντάω (apantáō) | |
| Acts 16:16 | “And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:” Word: ἀπαντάω (apantáō) |