Strong's Lexicon herméneia: Interpretation, translation Original Word: ἑρμηνεία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneuō), meaning "to interpret" or "to translate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "herméneia," the concept of interpretation can be related to the Hebrew word פָּתַר (pathar), Strong's Hebrew 6622, which means "to interpret" (as seen in the interpretation of dreams in Genesis 40:8). Usage: The term "herméneia" refers to the act of interpreting or translating spoken or written language. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of interpreting tongues or languages, particularly in the spiritual gift of interpretation of tongues. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, interpretation was a valued skill, especially in a multicultural society where multiple languages were spoken. The ability to interpret was crucial for communication and understanding across different cultures. In the early Christian church, the gift of interpretation was important for edifying the body of Christ, especially when the gift of tongues was exercised. HELPS Word-studies 2058 hermēneía – an interpretation, giving the gist of a message rather than a strict translation; an equivalent meaning, rather than a "word-for-word" rendering. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom herméneuó Definition interpretation NASB Translation interpretation (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2058: ἑρμηνείαἑρμηνεία (WH ἑρμηνια; see Iota), ἑρμηνειας, ἡ (ἑρμηνεύω), interpretation (of what has been spoken more or less obscurely by others): 1 Corinthians 12:10 (L text διερμ. which see); 1 Corinthians 14:26. (From Plato down.) STRONGS NT 2058a: ἑρμηνευτήςἑρμηνευτής, ἑρμηνευτου, ὁ (ἑρμηνεύω, which see), an interpreter: 1 Corinthians 14:28 L Tr WH marginal reading (Plato, politic., p. 290 c.; for מֵלִיץ in Genesis 42:23.) From the same as hermeneuo; translation -- interpretation. see GREEK hermeneuo Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 12:10 N-NFSGRK: ἄλλῳ δὲ ἑρμηνεία γλωσσῶν NAS: and to another the interpretation of tongues. KJV: to another the interpretation of tongues: INT: to another moreover interpretation of tongues 1 Corinthians 14:26 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2058 |
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