◄ 1865. epathroizó ►
Strong's Lexicon epathroizó: To gather together, to assemble Original Word: ἐπαθροίζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epathroizó Pronunciation: ep-ath-roy'-zo Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ath-roid'-zo) Definition: To gather together, to assemble Meaning: I gather together, pass: I crowd upon (some one), press around. Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and "ἀθροίζω" (athroizó, meaning "to gather" or "to assemble"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually might be found in words like קָהַל (qahal), which means to assemble or gather, often used in the context of assembling the congregation of Israel. Usage: The verb "epathroizó" is used to describe the action of gathering or assembling people or things together. It implies a purposeful collection or congregation, often for a specific reason or event. In the New Testament, it can refer to the gathering of people for a meeting or assembly. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gatherings and assemblies were common for various purposes, including political, religious, and social events. The early Christian communities would gather for worship, teaching, and fellowship, reflecting the communal aspect of their faith. The concept of gathering was significant in the context of the early church, as it emphasized unity and collective worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from epi and athroizó (to assemble) Definition to assemble besides NASB Translation increasing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1865: ἐπαθροίζω ἐπαθροίζω: (present passive participle ἐπαθροιζόμενος); to gather together (to others already present): passive in Luke 11:29. (Plutarch, Anton. 44, 1.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accumulate From epi and athroizo (to assemble); to accumulate -- gather thick together. see GREEK epi Forms and Transliterations επαθροιζομενων επαθροιζομένων ἐπαθροιζομένων epathroizomenon epathroizomenōn epathroizoménon epathroizoménōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 11:29 V-PPM/P-GMP GRK: δὲ ὄχλων ἐπαθροιζομένων ἤρξατο λέγειν NAS: As the crowds were increasing, He began KJV: when the people were gathered thick together, he began INT: moreover crowds being pressed around together he began to say Strong's Greek 1865 1 Occurrence ἐπαθροιζομένων — 1 Occ.