The meaning of “ἀποκαθίστημι”
Understanding apokathístēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
restore (again). - to reconstitute (in health, home or organization)
ἀποκαθίστημι
restore (again). - to reconstitute (in health, home or organization)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:11 | “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.” Word: ἀποκαθίστημι (apokathístēmi) | |
| Mark 8:25 | “After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.” Word: ἀποκαθίστημι (apokathístēmi) | |
| Luke 6:10 | “And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.” Word: ἀποκαθίστημι (apokathístēmi) | |
| Acts 1:6 | “When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” Word: ἀποκαθίστημι (apokathístēmi) | |
| Hebrews 13:19 | “But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.” Word: ἀποκαθίστημι (apokathístēmi) |