Strong's Lexicon analémpsis: Ascension, taking up Original Word: ἀνάληψις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō), meaning "to take up" or "to receive up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "analémpsis," the concept of being taken up can be related to the Hebrew word עָלָה (alah, Strong's H5927), which means "to go up" or "to ascend." Usage: The term "analémpsis" refers specifically to the act of being taken up or ascended. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. This event is a significant aspect of Christian theology, symbolizing the completion of Jesus' earthly ministry and His exaltation to the right hand of the Father. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of ascension was not entirely foreign, as myths and legends often depicted gods or heroes being taken up into the divine realm. However, the ascension of Jesus is unique in its historical and theological context. It is a pivotal event in the Christian narrative, marking the transition from Jesus' physical presence on earth to His spiritual presence through the Holy Spirit. The ascension is celebrated in the Christian liturgical calendar, particularly on Ascension Day, which occurs 40 days after Easter. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom analambanó Definition a taking up NASB Translation ascension (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 354: ἀνάληψιςἀνάληψις (ἀνάλημψις L T Tr WH; see M, μ'), ἀναλήψεως, ἡ (ἀναλαμβάνω) (from Hippocrates down), a taking up: Luke 9:51 (namely, εἰς τόν οὐρανόν of the ascension of Jesus into heaven; (cf. Test. xii. Patr. test. Levi § 18; Suicer, Thesaurus Eccles. under the word; and Meyer on Luke, the passage cited)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance taking up, ascension.From analambano; ascension -- taking up. see GREEK analambano Forms and Transliterations αναλημψεως ἀναλήμψεως αναλήψεως analempseos analēmpseōs analḗmpseos analḗmpseōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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