Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπάντησις”
Understanding apántēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
meet. - a (friendly) encounter
G529
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπάντησις
Phoneticap-an'-tay-sis
Transliterationapántēsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
meet. - a (friendly) encounter
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:1 | “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.” Word: ἀπάντησις (apántēsis) | |
| Matthew 25:6 | “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” Word: ἀπάντησις (apántēsis) | |
| Acts 28:15 | “And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.” Word: ἀπάντησις (apántēsis) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:17 | “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Word: ἀπάντησις (apántēsis) |