Strong's Lexicon brabeion: Prize, reward Original Word: βραβεῖον Word Origin: Derived from the root word βραβεύς (brabeus), meaning "an umpire" or "a judge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "brabeion," the concept of a reward or prize can be related to Hebrew words like שָׂכָר (sakar), meaning "reward" or "wages." Usage: The term "brabeion" refers to a prize or reward given to a victor in a public contest, such as athletic games. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the spiritual reward or eternal life that believers strive to attain through faith and perseverance in their Christian walk. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, athletic competitions were highly esteemed, and victors were awarded prizes, often in the form of wreaths or crowns. These contests were not only physical but also held significant social and religious importance. The imagery of athletic competition was familiar to the early Christian audience, making it a powerful metaphor for the spiritual journey and the pursuit of eternal rewards. HELPS Word-studies 1017 brabeíon(from 1018 /brabeúō, "act as an umpire") – properly, the prize awarded to a victor, i.e. the reward (recognition) that follows triumph. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom brabeus (an umpire) Definition a prize NASB Translation prize (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1017: βραβεῖονβραβεῖον, βραβειου, τό (βραβεύς the arbiter and director of a contest, who awards the prize; called also βραβευτής, Latindsesignator), the award to the victor in the games, a prize, (in ecclesiastical Latinbrabeum,brabium) (Vulg.brarvium): 1 Corinthians 9:24; metaphorically, of the heavenly reward for Christian character, Philippians 3:14. (Oppian, cyn. 4, 197; Locophron, 1154; ὑπομονῆς βραβεῖον Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 5, 5 [ET] (where see Lightfoot, Gebh. and Harn.); ἀφθαρσίας, Martyr. Polycarp, 17 [ET].) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prize. From brabeus (an umpire of uncertain derivation); an award (of arbitration), i.e. (specially) a prize in the public games -- prize. Forms and Transliterations βραβειον βραβείον βραβεῖον brabeion brabeîonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 9:24 N-ANSGRK: λαμβάνει τὸ βραβεῖον οὕτως τρέχετε NAS: receives the prize? Run KJV: one receiveth the prize? So run, INT: receives the prize Thus run Philippians 3:14 N-ANS |
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