Strong's Lexicon episustasis: Uprising, commotion, insurrection Original Word: ἐπισύστασις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιστάναι (epistanai), meaning "to stand upon" or "to come upon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "episustasis," similar concepts can be found in words like הָמוֹן (hamon, Strong's H1995), meaning "tumult" or "crowd," and מְהוּמָה (mehumah, Strong's H4103), meaning "confusion" or "uproar." Usage: The term "episustasis" refers to a gathering or coming together, often with the connotation of an uprising or tumultuous assembly. It is used to describe situations where there is a collective movement or disturbance, typically with a negative implication of disorder or rebellion. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public assemblies and gatherings were common, often for political, social, or religious purposes. However, such gatherings could quickly turn into uprisings or riots, especially in times of political unrest or social tension. The term "episustasis" captures the essence of these potentially volatile assemblies, reflecting the societal dynamics of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and sunistémi Definition variant reading for NG1988a, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1999: ἐπισύστασιςἐπισύστασις, ἐπισυστασεως, ἡ (ἐπισυνισταμαι to collect together, conspire against) a gathering together or combining against or at. Hence, 1. a hostile banding together or concourse: ποιεῖν ἐπισύστασιν, to excite a riotous gathering of the people, make a mob, Acts 24:12 R G; 1 Esdr. 5:70 Alex.; Sextus Empiricus, adv. eth., p. 127 (p. 571, 20 edition, Bekker; cf. Philo in Flac. § 1); τίνος, against one, Numbers 26:9; a conspiracy, Josephus, contra Apion 1, 20. 2. a troublesome throng of persons seeking help, counsel, comfort: τίνος, thronging to one, 2 Corinthians 11:28 R G (see ἐπίστασις); Luther,dassichwerdeangelaufen. From the middle voice of a compound of epi and sunistao; a conspiracy, i.e. Concourse (riotous or friendly) -- that which cometh upon, + raising up. see GREEK epi see GREEK sunistao Englishman's Concordance Acts 24:12 N-AFSGRK: διαλεγόμενον ἢ ἐπίστασιν ποιοῦντα ὄχλου KJV: neither raising up the people, INT: reasoning or a tumultuous gathering making of a crowd 2 Corinthians 11:28 N-NFS Strong's Greek 1999 |
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