Strong's Lexicon antilémpsis: Help, Assistance Original Word: ἀντίλημψις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀντιλαμβάνω (antilambanō), meaning "to help" or "to support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "antilémpsis," the concept of helping or supporting is present in the Old Testament. For example, the Hebrew word עֵזֶר (ezer), meaning "help" or "support," is used in contexts such as Genesis 2:18, where God describes Eve as a "helper" suitable for Adam. Usage: The term "antilémpsis" refers to the act of providing help or assistance. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with the spiritual gift of helping or supporting others within the Christian community. This gift is seen as a vital function within the body of Christ, enabling the church to operate effectively and compassionately. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of helping or supporting others was highly valued, especially within familial and community structures. The early Christian church adopted and expanded this idea, emphasizing mutual support and service as a reflection of Christ's love. The spiritual gift of "antilémpsis" was recognized as a divine enablement to serve others, particularly in practical and tangible ways. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 484 antílēpsis (from 482 /antilambánomai– properly, helps (used only in 1 Cor 12:28 as the plural, "helps"). 484 /antílēpsis ("helps") refers to God's work bringing His helps of grace and power to meet someone's need, through a person He directs. See 482 (antilambanō). 1 Cor 12:28: "And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps (484 /antílēpsis), administrations, various kinds of tongues" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom antilambanó Definition a laying hold of, help NASB Translation helps (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 484: ἀντίληψιςἀντίληψις (L T Tr WH ἀντίλημψις; see Mu), ἀντιλήψεώς, ἡ (ἀντιλαμβάνομαι), in secular authors, mutual acceptance (Thucydides 1, 120), a laying hold of, apprehension, perception, objection of a disputant, etc. In Biblical speech aid, help (Psalm 21:20 (cf. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance help. From antilambanomai; relief -- help. see GREEK antilambanomai Forms and Transliterations αντιλημψεις ἀντιλήμψεις αντιλήψεις αντιλήψεως αντίληψιν αντίληψίν αντίληψις antilempseis antilēmpseis antilḗmpseisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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