Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀσπάζομαι”
Understanding aspázomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
embrace, greet, salute, take leave. - to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
G782
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀσπάζομαι
Phoneticas-pad'-zom-ahee
Transliterationaspázomai
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
embrace, greet, salute, take leave. - to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
49 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:12 | “And when ye come into an house, salute it.” Word: ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) | |
| Acts 21:7 | “And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.” Word: ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 13:13 | “All the saints salute you.” Word: ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:26 | “Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.” Word: ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) | |
| Philemon 1:23 | “There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;” Word: ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) |