Strong's Lexicon apostegazó: To unroof, to remove the roof Original Word: ἀποστεγάζω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and στεγάζω (stegazó, meaning "to cover" or "to roof"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποστεγάζω, the concept of uncovering or removing a covering can be related to Hebrew words like גָּלָה (galah, Strong's H1540), which means "to uncover" or "to reveal." Usage: The verb ἀποστεγάζω is used in the New Testament to describe the physical act of removing a roof. It is a vivid term that conveys the idea of uncovering or making an opening by taking away the covering structure. This action is typically associated with making an entrance or creating access where there was none before. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, houses were often constructed with flat roofs made of beams covered with branches and clay. These roofs were accessible by an external staircase and were used for various activities, including drying produce and social gatherings. The act of removing a roof, as described in the New Testament, would have been a significant and labor-intensive task, reflecting the determination and urgency of those involved. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and stegazó (to cover, roof a building) Definition to unroof NASB Translation removed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 648: ἀποστεγάζωἀποστεγάζω: 1 aorist ἀπεστέγασα; (στεγάζω, from στέγη); to uncover, take off the roof: Mark 2:4 (Jesus, with his hearers, was in the ὑπεροων which see, and it was the roof of this which those who were bringing the sick man to Jesus are said to have 'dug out'; (cf. B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncover. From apo and a derivative of stege; to unroof -- uncover. see GREEK apo see GREEK stege Forms and Transliterations απεστεγασαν απεστέγασαν ἀπεστέγασαν apestegasan apestégasanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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