Strong's Lexicon phantasia: Appearance, display, imagination Original Word: φαντασία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φαίνω (phaino), meaning "to appear" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "phantasia," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to appearance and imagination, such as רָאָה (ra'ah - to see) and דִּמְיוֹן (dimyon - imagination). Usage: In the New Testament, "phantasia" refers to the concept of appearance or display, often associated with the idea of imagination or the act of making something visible. It can imply a sense of ostentation or a showy display, sometimes with a negative connotation of vanity or superficiality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "phantasia" was a term used in philosophical discussions about perception and imagination. It was often associated with the way individuals perceive reality and the images formed in the mind. The concept was significant in discussions about truth and illusion, as philosophers debated the reliability of sensory perceptions and the mind's ability to form accurate representations of the world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phantazó Definition imagination, show, display NASB Translation pomp (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5325: φαντασίαφαντασία, φαντασίας, ἡ, show, showy appearance, display, pomp: Acts 25:23. (Polybius 15, 25, 5, etc.; (Diodorus 12, 83); others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pomp. From a derivative of phantazo; (properly abstract) a (vain) show ("fantasy") -- pomp. see GREEK phantazo Forms and Transliterations φαντασία φαντασίαν φαντασιας φαντασίας phantasias phantasíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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