854. aphanismos

Lexicon

aphanismos: Disappearance, destruction, ruin

Original Word: ἀφανισμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: aphanismos
Pronunciation: af-an-is-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (af-an-is-mos')
Definition: Disappearance, destruction, ruin
Meaning: disappearing, disappearance, obliteration.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

vanish away.

From aphanizo; disappearance, i.e. (figuratively) abrogation -- vanish away.

see GREEK aphanizo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aphanizó
Definition
a vanishing
NASB Translation
disappear (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 854: ἀφανισμός

ἀφανισμός, ἀφανισμοῦ, ὁ (ἀφανίζω, which see), disappearance; destruction: Hebrews 8:13. (Theophrastus, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, Lucian, others; often in the Sept., particularly for שַׁמָּה and שְׁמָמָה.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀφανίζω (aphanizō), meaning "to make disappear" or "to destroy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of ἀφανισμός can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of destruction or disappearance. Some corresponding Hebrew entries include:

• Strong's Hebrew 6: אֲבַד (abad) • to perish, to be destroyed
• Strong's Hebrew 8045: שָׁמַד (shamad) • to destroy, to annihilate
• Strong's Hebrew 3615: כָּלָה (kalah) • to be finished, to be completed, to perish

These Hebrew terms, like ἀφανισμός, often appear in contexts that discuss the impermanence of life and the consequences of turning away from God's ways. They serve to reinforce the biblical message of the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits and the enduring value of spiritual devotion.

Usage: The term ἀφανισμός is used in the New Testament to describe the concept of destruction or disappearance, often in a metaphorical or spiritual sense.

Context: The Greek term ἀφανισμός appears in the New Testament to express the notion of destruction or the act of vanishing. It is used to describe the transient nature of earthly things and the ultimate fate of those who do not follow the path of righteousness. The word is often associated with the impermanence of worldly wealth and the inevitable judgment that comes upon the unrighteous.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀφανισμός is used in contexts that emphasize the fleeting nature of material possessions and the ultimate futility of relying on them. For example, in Matthew 6:19, Jesus warns against storing up treasures on earth, "where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal." This passage highlights the temporary nature of earthly wealth and the importance of seeking eternal treasures.

The concept of ἀφανισμός serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of focusing on spiritual rather than material pursuits. It underscores the biblical teaching that true security and lasting value are found in a relationship with God and adherence to His commandments.

Forms and Transliterations

αφανισμοίς αφανισμόν αφανισμός αφανισμου αφανισμού αφανισμόυ ἀφανισμοῦ αφανισμώ aphanismou aphanismoû

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 8:13 N-GMS
GRK: γηράσκον ἐγγὺς ἀφανισμοῦ
NAS: and growing old is ready to disappear.
KJV: waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
INT: aged [is] near vanishing

Strong's Greek 854
1 Occurrence

ἀφανισμοῦ — 1 Occ.