Strong's Lexicon epegeiró: To stir up, to awaken, to arouse Original Word: ἐπεγείρω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb ἐγείρω (egeiró, meaning "to raise" or "to awaken"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπεγείρω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like עוּר (ʿur, Strong's H5782), meaning "to awaken" or "to stir up." Usage: The verb ἐπεγείρω (epegeiró) is used in the New Testament to convey the action of stirring up or arousing someone or something. It often implies an awakening from sleep or inactivity, and can also suggest inciting or provoking action or emotion. The term is used both in literal and metaphorical contexts, indicating a transition from a state of rest to one of activity or alertness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of awakening or stirring up was often associated with both physical and spiritual states. The idea of awakening was significant in philosophical and religious contexts, where it could symbolize enlightenment or a call to action. In the Jewish tradition, awakening was also a common metaphor for spiritual revival or renewal, reflecting the prophetic calls to return to God and His ways. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and egeiró Definition to rouse up, excite NASB Translation instigated (1), stirred (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1892: ἐπεγείρωἐπεγείρω: 1 aorist ἐπηγειρα; to raise or excite against: τί ἐπί τινα, Acts 13:50 (διωγμόν); κατά τίνος, to stir up against one: τάς ψυχάς ... κατά τῶν ἀδελφῶν, Acts 14:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance raise, stir up. From epi and egeiro; to rouse upon, i.e. (figuratively) to excite against -- raise, stir up. see GREEK epi see GREEK egeiro Forms and Transliterations επεγειρομένους επεγειρομένων επεγείρω επεγερεί επεγερθήναι επεγερθήσονται επεγερώ επηγειραν επήγειραν ἐπήγειραν επήγειρε επήγειρεν epegeiran epēgeiran epḗgeiranLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:50 V-AIA-3PGRK: πόλεως καὶ ἐπήγειραν διωγμὸν ἐπὶ NAS: of the city, and instigated a persecution KJV: and raised persecution INT: city and stirred up a persecution against Acts 14:2 V-AIA-3P |
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