Strong's Lexicon harpagmos: Grasping, robbery, something to be seized Original Word: ἁρπαγμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἁρπάζω (harpazō), meaning "to seize" or "to snatch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "harpagmos," the concept of seizing or taking by force can be related to Hebrew words like גָּזַל (gazal, Strong's 1497), meaning "to tear away" or "to seize." Usage: The term "harpagmos" is used to describe the act of seizing or taking something by force. In the New Testament, it is often interpreted in the context of something that is not to be clung to or exploited. The word is notably used in Philippians 2:6, where it describes Christ's attitude towards His divine status. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "harpagmos" would have been understood in the context of power dynamics, where individuals or groups might seize power or possessions by force. The term carries connotations of aggressive acquisition, which contrasts with the humility and selflessness exemplified by Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 725 harpagmós – to seize, especially by an open display of force. See 726 (harpazō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom harpazó Definition the act of seizing or the thing seized NASB Translation thing to be grasped (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 725: ἁρπαγμόςἁρπαγμός, ἁρπαγμου, ὁ (ἁρπάζω); 1. the act of seizing, robbery (so Plutarch, de book educ. c. 15 (others 14, 37), vol. 2:12 a. the only instance of its use noted in secular authors). 2. a thing seized or to be seized, booty: ἁρπαγμόν ἡγεῖσθαι τί to deem anything a prlze — a thing to be seized upon or to be held fast, retained, Philippians 2:6; on the meaning of this passage see μορφή; (ἡγεῖσθαι or ποιεῖσθαι τί ἅρπαγμα, Eusebius, h. e. 8, 12, 2; vit. Const. 2, 31; (commentaries in Luc. vi., cf. Mai, Nov. Biblical Patr. iv., p. 165); Heliodorus 7, 11 and 20; 8, 7; (Plutarch, de Alex. virt. 1, 8, p. 330d.);utomniumbonapraedamtuamduceres, Cicero, Verr. 2:5, 15, 39; (see Lightfoot on Phil., p. 133f (cf. p. 111); Wetstein at the passage; Cremer, 4te Aufl., p. 153f)). From harpazo; plunder (properly concrete) -- robbery. see GREEK harpazo |
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