Strong's Lexicon apousia: Absence Original Word: ἀπουσία Word Origin: Derived from ἀπό (apo, "from") and εἰμί (eimi, "to be") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apousia," but the concept of absence can be related to terms like "חָסֵר" (chaser, "lacking") or "אֵין" (ayin, "there is not"). Usage: "Apousia" refers to the state of being absent or not present. In a biblical context, it can denote physical absence or a lack of presence in a spiritual or metaphorical sense. The term is used to describe situations where an individual or a divine presence is not physically or spiritually manifest. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, presence and absence were significant in both social and religious contexts. Physical presence was often equated with influence and authority, while absence could imply neglect or lack of power. In the early Christian church, the presence of leaders and apostles was crucial for guidance and teaching, making their absence a matter of concern for the communities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom fem. part. of apeimi Definition a being away, i.e. absence NASB Translation absence (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 666: ἀπουσίᾳἀπουσίᾳ, ἀπουσιας, ἡ (ἀπειναι), absence: Philippians 2:12. (From Aeschylus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance absence. From the participle of apeimi; a being away -- absence. see GREEK apeimi Forms and Transliterations απέφηνεν απουσια απουσία ἀπουσίᾳ αποφήναι apousia apousíāiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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