Strong's Lexicon henotes: Unity Original Word: ἑνότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "εἷς" (heis), meaning "one." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "henotes," the concept of unity is reflected in words like "אֶחָד" (echad), meaning "one," as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." Usage: The term "henotes" refers to the concept of unity or oneness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the spiritual unity among believers, emphasizing the harmonious relationship that should exist within the body of Christ. This unity is not merely an external agreement but a profound spiritual connection rooted in shared faith and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, unity was often associated with political or social harmony. However, in the Christian context, unity transcends these temporal associations and is deeply rooted in the spiritual realm. The early church faced numerous challenges, including cultural, ethnic, and doctrinal differences. The call for unity was a call to rise above these differences and to be united in Christ, reflecting the oneness of the Godhead. HELPS Word-studies 1775 henótēs (from heis, "one") – oneness (unity), especially the God-produced unity (oneness) between believers – i.e. the harmony from sharing likeness of nature with the Lord (used only in Eph 4:3,13). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1775: ἑνότηςἑνότης, ἑνοτητος, ἡ (from εἷς, ἑνός, one), unity (Aristotle, Plutarch); equivalent to unanimity, agreement: with the genitive, τῆς πίστεως, Ephesians 4:13; τοῦ πνεύματος, Ephesians 4:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unity. From heis; oneness, i.e. (figuratively) unanimity -- unity. see GREEK heis Forms and Transliterations ενοτητα ενότητα ἑνότητα enoteta enotēta henoteta henotēta henóteta henótētaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 4:3 N-AFSGRK: τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ πνεύματος NAS: to preserve the unity of the Spirit KJV: to keep the unity of the Spirit INT: to keep the unity of the Spirit Ephesians 4:13 N-AFS |
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