1958. epimeleia
Strong's Lexicon
epimeleia: Care, attention, diligence

Original Word: ἐπιμέλεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: epimeleia
Pronunciation: eh-pee-MEL-i-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-mel'-i-ah)
Definition: Care, attention, diligence
Meaning: care, attention.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιμελέομαι (epimeleomai), meaning "to take care of" or "to be concerned about."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epimeleia," similar concepts can be found in words like שָׁמַר (shamar, Strong's H8104), meaning "to keep" or "to guard," which conveys a sense of care and responsibility.

Usage: The term "epimeleia" refers to the act of taking care or showing concern for something or someone. It implies a sense of responsibility and attentiveness, often associated with nurturing or managing duties. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the care and attention that should be given to one's responsibilities, whether in a familial, communal, or spiritual context.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "epimeleia" was significant in various aspects of life, including household management, governance, and philosophy. It was considered a virtue to be diligent and attentive in one's duties, reflecting a person's character and integrity. In the context of early Christianity, this concept was integrated into teachings about community life and personal conduct, emphasizing the importance of caring for others and fulfilling one's responsibilities.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from epimeleomai
Definition
attention, care
NASB Translation
care (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1958: ἐπιμέλεια

ἐπιμέλεια, ἐπιμελείας, (ἐπιμελής careful), care, attention: Acts 27:3. (Proverbs 3:8; 1 Macc. 16:14; 2 Macc. 11:23; very common in Greek prose writing, not used in the poets.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
careful attention

From epimeleomai; carefulness, i.e. Kind attention (hospitality) -- + refresh self.

see GREEK epimeleomai

Forms and Transliterations
επιμελεία επιμέλεια επιμελειας επιμελείας ἐπιμελείας epimeleias epimeleías
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 27:3 N-GFS
GRK: φίλους πορευθέντι ἐπιμελείας τυχεῖν
NAS: to his friends and receive care.
INT: friends having gone care to receive

Strong's Greek 1958
1 Occurrence


ἐπιμελείας — 1 Occ.

















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