◄ 666. apousia ►
Strong's Lexicon apousia: Absence Original Word: ἀπουσία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apousia Pronunciation: ah-poo-SEE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (ap-oo-see'-ah) Definition: absence, deficiency, waste. Meaning: Absence, the state of being away or not present. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning "from") and the noun οὐσία (ousia, meaning "being" or "presence"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπουσία, the concept of absence can be related to several Hebrew terms that describe the absence or departure of God's presence, such as: - H5800 עָזַב (azab): To leave, forsake, or abandon. This term is used in contexts where God warns of His departure due to Israel's unfaithfulness (e.g., Deuteronomy 31:17, BSB). - H3808 לֹא (lo): A common Hebrew negation, used to express the absence of something, often in the context of prohibitions or the absence of certain actions or qualities. These Hebrew terms, while not direct translations, help to frame the understanding of absence in the biblical context, particularly in relation to God's covenantal relationship with His people. Usage: The term ἀπουσία is used in ancient Greek literature to denote the absence of a person or thing. It is not directly used in the New Testament but is relevant in understanding the concept of presence and absence in biblical contexts. Context: The Greek term ἀπουσία, while not appearing in the New Testament, provides insight into the cultural and linguistic context of the early Christian era. The concept of presence and absence is significant in biblical theology, particularly in understanding the presence of God and the absence of sin or evil. In the New Testament, the presence of Christ among His followers is a central theme, as seen in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus assures His disciples, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (BSB). The absence of Christ, in a physical sense, is addressed in passages concerning His ascension and the promise of the Holy Spirit as a continual presence (John 14:16-17, BSB). Theologically, the absence of God is often associated with judgment or a call to repentance, as seen in the Old Testament narratives where God's presence departs from Israel due to their disobedience. Conversely, the presence of God is a source of comfort, guidance, and blessing. Understanding ἀπουσία helps in comprehending the dynamics of divine presence and absence throughout the biblical narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from fem. part. of apeimi Definition a being away, i.e. absence NASB Translation absence (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 666: ἀπουσίᾳ ἀπουσίᾳ, 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 apousíāi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Philippians 2:12 N-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἀπουσίᾳ μου μετὰ NAS: more in my absence, work KJV: in my absence, work out your own INT: in the absence of me with Strong's Greek 666 1 Occurrence ἀπουσίᾳ — 1 Occ.