◄ 391. anastrophé ►
Strong's Lexicon anastrophé: Conduct, behavior, manner of life Original Word: ἀναστροφή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: anastrophé Pronunciation: an-as-trof-ay' Phonetic Spelling: (an-as-trof-ay') Definition: dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. Meaning: The term ἀναστροφή primarily refers to one's manner of life, conduct, or behavior. It encompasses the way an individual lives and interacts with others, reflecting their moral and ethical choices. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀναστρέφω (anastrephō), meaning "to turn back" or "to return." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναστροφή, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to conduct and way of life, such as דֶּרֶךְ (derek, Strong's Hebrew 1870), which means "way" or "path," often used metaphorically to describe one's manner of life or conduct. Usage: The word ἀναστροφή is used in the New Testament to describe the conduct or lifestyle of individuals, often in a moral or ethical context. It is employed to highlight the transformation expected in the life of a believer, contrasting former ways of living with the new life in Christ. Context: The term ἀναστροφή appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of a believer's conduct as a reflection of their faith. In Galatians 1:13, Paul refers to his former way of life in Judaism, illustrating a radical transformation after his conversion: "For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it." Here, ἀναστροφή underscores the contrast between Paul's past and his new life in Christ. In Ephesians 4:22, believers are exhorted to "put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires." This passage highlights the call to abandon the old manner of living and embrace a new, Christ-centered conduct. Similarly, 1 Peter 1:15-16 urges believers to be holy in all their conduct, reflecting the holiness of God: "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" The concept of ἀναστροφή is integral to the ethical teachings of the New Testament, where the transformation of one's conduct is seen as evidence of genuine faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. It serves as a reminder that the Christian life is not merely about belief but also about living out that belief in everyday actions and interactions. HELPS Word-studies 391 anastrophḗ (from 303 /aná, "down to up" and 4762 /stréphō, "turn") – properly, up-turning; (figuratively) change of outward behavior from an "up-turn" of inner beliefs (presuppositions, etc.). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from anastrephó Definition behavior, conduct NASB Translation behavior (6), conduct (4), manner of life (2), way of life (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 391: ἀναστροφή ἀναστροφή, ἀναστροφῆς, ἡ (from the passive ἀναστρέφομαι, see the preceding word), properly, 'walk,' i. e. manner of life, behavior, conduct (German Lebenswandel): Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:22; 1 Timothy 4:12; James 3:13; 1 Peter 1:15, 18; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 3:1f, 16; 2 Peter 2:7; plural ἅγιαι ἀναστροφαι the ways in which holy living shows itself, 2 Peter 3:11. Hence, life in so far as it is comprised in conduct, Hebrews 13:7. (This word, in the senses given, is found in Greek writings from Polybius 4, 82, 1 down; in the Scriptures first in Tobit 4:14; 2 Macc. 5:8; add Epictetus diss. 1, 9, 5; 4, 7, 5 (and (from Sophocles Lexicon, under the word) Agatharchides 134, 12; 153, 8; Aristeas 16).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behavior. From anastrepho; behavior -- conversation. see GREEK anastrepho Forms and Transliterations ανασεσωσμένοι ανασεσωσμένους αναστροφαις αναστροφαίς ἀναστροφαῖς αναστροφη αναστροφή ἀναστροφῇ αναστροφην αναστροφήν ἀναστροφήν ἀναστροφὴν αναστροφης αναστροφής ἀναστροφῆς ανασώζεσθε ανασωζέσθω ανασώζετε ανασωζόμενοι ανασωζόμενον ανασωζόμενος ανασωζομένους ανασωζομένων ανασωθείς ανασωθέντων ανασωθήσονται ανέσχιζον anastrophais anastrophaîs anastrophe anastrophē anastrophêi anastrophē̂i anastrophen anastrophēn anastrophḗn anastrophḕn anastrophes anastrophês anastrophēs anastrophē̂s Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Galatians 1:13 N-AFS GRK: τὴν ἐμὴν ἀναστροφήν ποτε ἐν NAS: of my former manner of life in Judaism, KJV: of my conversation in time past INT: my way of life once in Ephesians 4:22 N-AFS GRK: τὴν προτέραν ἀναστροφὴν τὸν παλαιὸν NAS: to your former manner of life, you lay aside KJV: the former conversation the old INT: the former conduct the old 1 Timothy 4:12 N-DFS GRK: λόγῳ ἐν ἀναστροφῇ ἐν ἀγάπῃ NAS: but [rather] in speech, conduct, love, KJV: word, in conversation, in charity, INT: word in conduct in love Hebrews 13:7 N-GFS GRK: ἔκβασιν τῆς ἀναστροφῆς μιμεῖσθε τὴν NAS: the result of their conduct, imitate KJV: the end of [their] conversation. INT: outcome of the way of life imitate the James 3:13 N-GFS GRK: τῆς καλῆς ἀναστροφῆς τὰ ἔργα NAS: by his good behavior his deeds KJV: out of a good conversation his works INT: good conduct the works 1 Peter 1:15 N-DFS GRK: ἐν πάσῃ ἀναστροφῇ γενήθητε NAS: also in all [your] behavior; KJV: in all manner of conversation; INT: in all [your] conduct be you 1 Peter 1:18 N-GFS GRK: ματαίας ὑμῶν ἀναστροφῆς πατροπαραδότου NAS: from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, KJV: vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers; INT: futile of you manner of life handed down from [your] fathers 1 Peter 2:12 N-AFS GRK: τὴν ἀναστροφὴν ὑμῶν ἐν NAS: Keep your behavior excellent among KJV: Having your conversation honest among INT: the conduct of you among 1 Peter 3:1 N-GFS GRK: τῶν γυναικῶν ἀναστροφῆς ἄνευ λόγου NAS: a word by the behavior of their wives, KJV: by the conversation of the wives; INT: of the wives conduct without word 1 Peter 3:2 N-AFS GRK: φόβῳ ἁγνὴν ἀναστροφὴν ὑμῶν NAS: your chaste and respectful behavior. KJV: chaste conversation [coupled] with INT: fear pure conduct of you 1 Peter 3:16 N-AFS GRK: ἐν Χριστῷ ἀναστροφήν NAS: your good behavior in Christ KJV: your good conversation in Christ. INT: in Christ manner of life 2 Peter 2:7 N-GFS GRK: ἐν ἀσελγείᾳ ἀναστροφῆς ἐρρύσατο NAS: by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men KJV: the filthy conversation of the wicked: INT: in sensuality conduct he delivered 2 Peter 3:11 N-DFP GRK: ἐν ἁγίαις ἀναστροφαῖς καὶ εὐσεβείαις NAS: you to be in holy conduct and godliness, KJV: [all] holy conversation and INT: in holy conduct and godliness Strong's Greek 391 13 Occurrences ἀναστροφαῖς — 1 Occ. ἀναστροφῇ — 2 Occ. ἀναστροφήν — 5 Occ. ἀναστροφῆς — 5 Occ.