Strong's Lexicon analogia: Proportion, analogy Original Word: ἀναλογία Word Origin: Derived from ἀνά (ana, "up" or "again") and λόγος (logos, "word" or "reason") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "analogia," the concept of proportion and balance can be related to Hebrew terms like מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat, "judgment" or "justice") and צֶדֶק (tsedeq, "righteousness"), which convey the idea of fairness and alignment with divine standards. Usage: The term "analogia" refers to the concept of proportion or correspondence. In a biblical context, it is used to describe the appropriate measure or standard by which something is evaluated or compared. It implies a sense of balance and harmony, ensuring that actions, thoughts, or teachings align with a certain standard or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "analogia" was significant in philosophy and mathematics, where it denoted proportional relationships and logical reasoning. This idea of balance and proportion was also important in rhetoric and ethics, where it guided the appropriate expression of ideas and moral behavior. In the biblical context, "analogia" underscores the importance of aligning one's faith and actions with the truth of God's Word. HELPS Word-studies 356 analogía (from 303 /aná, "up, completing a process" and 3056 /lógos, "reasoning, word") – properly, analogous reasoning, moving from one point of a comparison (up) to the other. [The English word, "analogy," is derived from this term.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and logos Definition proportion NASB Translation proportion (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 356: ἀναλογίαἀναλογία, ἀναλογιας, ἡ (ἀνάλογος conformable, proportional), proportion: κατά τήν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως, equivalent to κατά τό μέτρον πίστεως received from God, Romans 12:6, cf. 3. (Plato, Demosthenes, Aristotle, Theophrastus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance proportion. From a compound of ana and logos; proportion -- proportion. see GREEK ana see GREEK logos Forms and Transliterations αναλογιαν αναλογίαν ἀναλογίαν analogian analogíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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