Strong's Lexicon enarchomai: To begin, to commence Original Word: ἐνάρχομαι Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in") and the verb "ἄρχομαι" (archomai, meaning "to begin"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "enarchomai," the concept of beginning is often expressed in Hebrew by the verb "הָחַל" (hāḥal, Strong's Hebrew 2490), which means "to begin" or "to start." Usage: The verb "enarchomai" is used in the New Testament to denote the act of beginning or commencing an action or process. It often implies the initiation of a significant event or undertaking, particularly in a spiritual or communal context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of beginning was often associated with divine favor or auspicious circumstances. The initiation of any significant endeavor, whether a journey, a public work, or a religious ceremony, was typically marked by rituals or prayers seeking the blessing of the gods. In the Jewish context, beginnings were also significant, often marked by sacrifices or prayers to Yahweh, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and archó Definition to begin, to make a beginning NASB Translation began (1), begun (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1728: ἐνάρχομαιἐνάρχομαι: 1 aorist ἐνηρξαμην; to begin, make a beginning: with the dative of the thing from which the beginning is made, Galatians 3:3; τί, Philippians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 8:6 Lachmann edition min. (Polybius, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, Lucian; generally with the genitive of the thing begun, as in Sir. 36:29 ( STRONGS NT 1728a: ἐνγράφωἐνγράφω, see ἐν, III. 2 and 3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to beginFrom en and archomai; to commence on -- rule (by mistake for archo). see GREEK en see GREEK archomai see GREEK archo Forms and Transliterations έναρξαι εναρξαμενοι εναρξάμενοι ἐναρξάμενοι εναρξαμενος εναρξάμενος ἐναρξάμενος εναρχομένη εναρχόμενος εναρχομένου εναρχομένους ενάρχου ενήρκτο enarxamenoi enarxámenoi enarxamenos enarxámenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Galatians 3:3 V-APM-NMPGRK: ἀνόητοί ἐστε ἐναρξάμενοι πνεύματι νῦν NAS: foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, KJV: foolish? having begun in the Spirit, INT: foolish are you Having begun in Spirit now Philippians 1:6 V-APM-NMS Strong's Greek 1728 |
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