Strong's Lexicon apopsuchó: To faint, to lose heart, to expire Original Word: ἀποψύχω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and ψύχω (psuchó, meaning "to breathe" or "to cool"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποψύχω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like יָרֵא (yare, Strong's H3372), meaning "to fear," and עָלַף (alaph, Strong's H5968), meaning "to faint" or "to be weak." Usage: The verb ἀποψύχω is used to describe a physical or emotional state of fainting or losing heart. It conveys the idea of becoming overwhelmed to the point of losing consciousness or courage. In a biblical context, it often refers to a spiritual or emotional condition where one's faith or resolve is severely tested. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of fainting or losing heart was often associated with extreme fear, stress, or exhaustion. The Greeks understood the connection between the physical and emotional states, recognizing that intense emotional experiences could lead to physical manifestations such as fainting. In the biblical context, this term is used metaphorically to describe spiritual or emotional exhaustion, often in the face of trials or divine judgment. HELPS Word-studies 674 apopsýxō (from 575 /apó, "separate from" and 5594 /psýxō, "breathe," the root of 5590 /psyxḗ, "soul") – properly, "separate from the soul," i.e. become faint because of loss of breath; (figuratively) lose morale (become disheartened) like lapsing into temporary unconsciousness (used only in Lk 21:26). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and psuchó Definition to leave off breathing, i.e. faint NASB Translation fainting (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 674: ἀποψύχωἀποψύχω; to breathe out life, expire; to faint or swoon away: Luke 21:26. (So Thucydides 1, 134; Bion 1, 9, others; 4 Macc. 15:18.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to faintFrom apo and psucho; to breathe out, i.e. Faint -- hearts failing. see GREEK apo see GREEK psucho Forms and Transliterations αποψυχοντων αποψυχόντων ἀποψυχόντων apopsuchonton apopsuchontōn apopsychonton apopsychontōn apopsychónton apopsychóntōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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