The meaning of “ἄρχομαι”
Understanding árchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice of ἄρχω (through the implication, of precedence) (rehearse from the) begin(-ning). - to commence (in order ...
ἄρχομαι
middle voice of ἄρχω (through the implication, of precedence) (rehearse from the) begin(-ning). - to commence (in order of time)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:22 | “Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.” Word: ἄρχομαι (árchomai) | |
| Mark 10:32 | “And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,” Word: ἄρχομαι (árchomai) | |
| Luke 14:9 | “And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.” Word: ἄρχομαι (árchomai) | |
| John 13:5 | “After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.” Word: ἄρχομαι (árchomai) | |
| Acts 11:4 | “But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,” Word: ἄρχομαι (árchomai) |