Strong's Lexicon aporphanizó: To be bereaved, to be orphaned, to be left without Original Word: ἀπορφανίζω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and the root ὀρφανός (orphanos, meaning "orphan" or "bereaved"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπορφανίζω, the concept of being orphaned or bereaved is present in Hebrew Scriptures, such as in the word יָתוֹם (yathom, Strong's Hebrew 3490), meaning "orphan." Usage: The verb ἀπορφανίζω conveys the sense of being left desolate or bereft, akin to the experience of an orphan who has lost parental care and protection. It implies a deep sense of loss and separation, often used metaphorically to describe a spiritual or emotional state of being abandoned or left alone. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, the concept of being orphaned carried significant social and emotional weight. Orphans were among the most vulnerable members of society, often lacking protection, provision, and social standing. The term ἀπορφανίζω would evoke a strong emotional response, highlighting the severity of separation or loss. In the context of early Christian communities, this term would resonate deeply, as believers often faced persecution and separation from their families and communities. HELPS Word-studies 642 aporphanízō (from 575 /apó, "separate from" and 3737 /orphanós, "leave as an orphan") – properly, to orphan; (figuratively) deprive, leaving someone defenseless – like an orphan, bereft of a father's care and instruction (used only in 1 Thes 2:17). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and orphanizó (to make orphan, destitute) Definition to be bereaved NASB Translation taken away (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 642: ἀπορφανίζωἀπορφανίζω: (1 aorist passive participle ἀπορφανισθεις); (from ὀρφανός bereft, and ἀπό namely, τίνος), to bereave of a parent or parents (so Aeschylus choiëph. 247 (249)); hence, metaphorically, ἀπορφανισθέντες ἀφ' ὑμῶν bereft of your contact and society, 1 Thessalonians 2:17 (here Rec.elz (by mistake) ἀποφανισθεντες. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to make an orphan ofFrom apo and a derivative of orphanos; to bereave wholly, i.e. (figuratively) separate (from intercourse) -- take. see GREEK apo see GREEK orphanos Forms and Transliterations απέσαξε απεσιώπησαν απορφανισθεντες απορφανισθέντες ἀπορφανισθέντες αποσβέννυται αποσβεσθήσεται αποσειόμενος aporphanisthentes aporphanisthéntesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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