Strong's Lexicon epilusis: Interpretation, explanation Original Word: ἐπίλυσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιλύω (epiluo), meaning "to explain" or "to interpret." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epilusis," the concept of interpretation is present in the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew word פָּתַר (pathar), Strong's Hebrew #6622, meaning "to interpret," is used in contexts such as Joseph interpreting dreams in Genesis. Usage: The term "epilusis" refers to the act of interpreting or explaining something, particularly in the context of understanding texts or messages. In the New Testament, it is used to denote the interpretation of prophetic writings or Scripture. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, interpretation was a valued skill, especially in relation to sacred texts and oracles. Jewish tradition also placed a high emphasis on the interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures, with rabbis and scholars dedicating their lives to understanding and explaining the Torah and other writings. The early Christian community continued this tradition, seeking to understand the Old Testament in light of the revelation of Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies 1955 epílysis (from 1909 /epí, "on, fitting" and 3089 /lýō, "to loose") – properly, unloosing (unpacking) in an apt (appropriate) manner, i.e. that builds on sound hermeneutical principles (note the epi, "upon"). 1955 /epílysis ("sound interpretation") only occurs in 2 Pet 1:20 and refers to "untying interpretation knots" to discern the true meaning of future Bible prophecy. [1956 (epilýō) is used throughout antiquity of solving problems, i.e. "getting to the bottom of things," "unraveling" the issue (see DNTT, 1, 156).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epiluó Definition a release, an interpretation NASB Translation interpretation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1955: ἐπίλυσιςἐπίλυσις, ἐπιλύσεως, ἡ (ἐπιλύω, which see), a loosening, unloosing (German Auflösung); metaphorically, interpretation: 2 Peter 1:20, on which passage see γίνομαι, 5 e. α. (Genesis 40:8 Aq.; Heliodorus 1, 18; but not Philo, vita contempl. § 10, where ἐπιδειξεως was long ago restored.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance interpretation. From epiluo; explanation, i.e. Application -- interpretation. see GREEK epiluo Forms and Transliterations επιλυσεως επιλύσεως ἐπιλύσεως epiluseos epiluseōs epilyseos epilyseōs epilýseos epilýseōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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