The meaning of “ἀποκρίνομαι”
Understanding apokrínomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
answer. - to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond - by Hebraism (compare עָנָה) to begin to speak (whe...
ἀποκρίνομαι
answer. - to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond - by Hebraism (compare עָנָה) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:13 | “But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?” Word: ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrínomai) | |
| Mark 11:29 | “And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.” Word: ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrínomai) | |
| Luke 11:7 | “And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.” Word: ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrínomai) | |
| John 9:3 | “Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.” Word: ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrínomai) | |
| Acts 15:13 | “And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:” Word: ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrínomai) |