Strong's Lexicon aphikneomai: To arrive, to come to, to reach Original Word: ἀφικνέομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning "from") and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai, meaning "to come" or "to arrive"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀφικνέομαι, the concept of arriving or coming to a place is expressed in Hebrew by verbs such as בּוֹא (bo, Strong's H935), which means "to come" or "to go." Usage: The Greek verb ἀφικνέομαι (aphikneomai) is used to describe the action of arriving at a destination or reaching a particular point. It conveys the sense of coming to a place after a journey or process. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of physical travel or the arrival of individuals or groups at a specific location. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, travel was a significant aspect of life, whether for trade, military campaigns, or religious pilgrimages. The concept of arriving at a destination was often associated with the completion of a journey, which could be fraught with challenges and uncertainties. The use of ἀφικνέομαι in the New Testament reflects the importance of physical presence and the fulfillment of a journey, both literal and metaphorical. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and the same as hikanos Definition to arrive at NASB Translation reached (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 864: ἀφικνέομαιἀφικνέομαι, ἀφικνοῦμαι: 2 aorist ἀφικομην; (ἱκνέομαι to come); very often in Greek writings from Homer down; "to come from (ἀπό) a place (but often the preposition has almost lost its force); to come to, arrive at"; in the N. T. once, tropically: Romans 16:19 (ὑμῶν ὑπακοή εἰς πάντας ἀφίκετο your obedience has reached the ears of (A. V. is come abroad unto) all men; Sir. 47:16 εἰς νήσους ἀφίκετο τό ὄνομα σου. Josephus, Antiquities 19, 1, 16 εἰς τό θέατρον ... ἀφίκετο ὁ λόγος). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance come abroad, go forthFrom apo and the base of hikanos; to go (i.e. Spread) forth (by rumor) -- come abroad. see GREEK apo see GREEK hikanos Forms and Transliterations αφικετο αφίκετο ἀφίκετο αφίκηται αφικνείτο αφίκοιτό αφίκοντο αφίκου aphiketo aphíketoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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