Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπόκρισις”
Understanding apókrisis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
answer. - a response
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπόκρισις
Phoneticap-ok'-ree-sis
Transliterationapókrisis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
answer. - a response
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:47 | “And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.” Word: ἀπόκρισις (apókrisis) | |
| Luke 20:26 | “And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.” Word: ἀπόκρισις (apókrisis) | |
| John 1:22 | “Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?” Word: ἀπόκρισις (apókrisis) | |
| John 19:9 | “And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.” Word: ἀπόκρισις (apókrisis) |