Berean Strong's Lexicon anazaó: To live again, revive Original Word: ἀναζάω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀνά (ana, meaning "again" or "up") and ζάω (zaó, meaning "to live"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of revival or coming back to life is echoed in the Hebrew Scriptures, though not directly equivalent in terms of a single Hebrew word. Related ideas can be found in words like חָיָה (chayah, Strong's H2421), meaning "to live" or "to revive." Usage: The verb ἀναζάω (anazaó) is used to describe the act of coming back to life or being revived. It conveys the idea of restoration to life or vitality, often in a spiritual or metaphorical sense. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical resurrection and spiritual renewal. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, concepts of life, death, and resurrection were often explored in philosophical and religious contexts. The idea of revival or coming back to life was significant in both Jewish and early Christian thought, where resurrection was a central tenet of faith. The use of ἀναζάω in the New Testament reflects the early Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life for believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and zaó Definition to live again NASB Translation became alive (1), come to life again (1), life again (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 326: ἀναζάωἀναζάω, (ῶ: 1 aorist ἀνέζησα; a word found only in the N. T. and ecclesiastical writings; to live again, recover life; a. properly, in Rec. of Romans 14:9; Revelation 20:5. b. tropically, one is said ἀναζῆν who has been νεκρός in a tropical sense; α. to be restored to a correct life: of one who returns to a better moral state, Luke 15:24 (WH marginal reading ἔζησεν) ((A. V. is alive again), cf. Meyer at the passage), 32 (T Tr WH ἔζησε). (beta) to revive, regain strength and vigor: Romans 7:9; sin is alive, indeed, and vigorous among men ever since the fall of Adam; yet it is destitute of power (νεκρά ἐστι) in innocent children ignorant of the law; but when they come to a knowledge of the law, sin recovers its power in them also. Others less aptly explain ἀνέζησε here began to live, sprang into life (German lebteauf). To recover life (literally or figuratively) -- (be a-)live again, revive. Englishman's Concordance Luke 15:24 V-AIA-3SGRK: ἦν καὶ ἀνέζησεν ἦν ἀπολωλὼς NAS: was dead and has come to life again; he was lost KJV: dead, and is alive again; he was INT: was and is alive again was lost Romans 7:9 V-AIA-3S |
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