Strong's Lexicon panéguris: Assembly, Festal Gathering Original Word: πανήγυρις Word Origin: From πᾶν (pan, meaning "all") and ἄγυρις (aguris, meaning "assembly" or "gathering") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "panéguris," similar concepts can be found in terms like מוֹעֵד (moed, meaning "appointed time" or "festival") and קָהָל (qahal, meaning "assembly" or "congregation"). Usage: The term "panéguris" refers to a festive assembly or a public celebration. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a joyful gathering, often with a religious or ceremonial connotation. It conveys the idea of a grand, celebratory meeting, typically involving a large number of people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "panéguris" was commonly used to describe large public festivals or gatherings, often associated with religious observances or civic celebrations. These events were characterized by communal participation, feasting, and various forms of entertainment. The term carries the connotation of unity and collective joy, reflecting the communal aspect of such gatherings. HELPS Word-studies 3831 panḗgyris (from 3956 /pás, "all" and 58 /agorá, "the public square, meeting place") – properly, an assembly-place where people met for a common purpose, especially to celebrate (commemorate) or be festive (BAGD). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pas and a derivation of agora Definition a festal assembly NASB Translation general assembly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3831: πανήγυριςπανήγυρις, πανηγυρισεως, ἡ (from πᾶς and ἄγυρις from ἀγείρω), from Herodotus and Pindar down; a. a festal gathering of the whole people to celebrate public games or other solemnities. b. universally, a public festal assembly ; so in Hebrews 12:22(23) where the word is to be connected with ἀγγέλων (so G L Tr (Tdf.); yet see the commentaries). (The Sept. for מועֵד, Ezekiel 46:11; Hosea 2:11 ( From pas and a derivative of agora; a mass-meeting, i.e. (figuratively) universal companionship -- general assembly. see GREEK pas see GREEK agora |
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