Strong's Lexicon allégoreó: To speak allegorically, to interpret allegorically Original Word: ἀλληγορέω Word Origin: Derived from ἄλλος (allos, "other") and ἀγορεύω (agoreuó, "to speak in the assembly"), meaning to speak something other than what the words themselves imply. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀλληγορέω, the concept of allegorical interpretation can be related to the Hebrew practice of midrash, where deeper meanings are sought in the Scriptures. Usage: The term ἀλληγορέω is used to describe the act of interpreting or explaining a narrative by seeking a deeper, often symbolic or spiritual, meaning beyond the literal sense. In biblical contexts, it involves understanding a passage in a way that reveals a hidden or parallel truth, often relating to spiritual realities or moral lessons. Cultural and Historical Background: Allegorical interpretation was a common method in ancient literature, including Jewish and early Christian writings. It allowed interpreters to find deeper meanings in texts, often connecting them to contemporary spiritual or moral teachings. This method was particularly prevalent in the Hellenistic world, where philosophers and theologians sought to reconcile traditional texts with emerging philosophical ideas. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom allos and agoreuó (to speak in an assembly) Definition to speak allegorically NASB Translation allegorically speaking (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 238: ἀλληγορέωἀλληγορέω, (ῶ: (present passive participle ἀλληγοροὺμενος); i. e., ἄλλο μέν ἀγορεύω, ἄλλο δέ νοέω, "aliud verbis, aliud sensu ostendo (Quintilian instt. 8, 6, 44), to speak allegorically or in a figure: Galatians 4:24 (Philo, Josephus, Plutarch, and grammatical writers; (cf. Meyer on Galatians, the passage cited).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to allegorizeFrom allos and agoreo (to harangue (compare agora)); to allegorize -- be an allegory (the Greek word itself). see GREEK allos see GREEK agora Forms and Transliterations αλληγορουμενα αλληγορούμενα ἀλληγορούμενα allegoroumena allegoroúmena allēgoroumena allēgoroúmenaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Galatians 4:24 V-PPM/P-NNPGRK: ἅτινά ἐστιν ἀλληγορούμενα αὗται γάρ NAS: This is allegorically speaking, for these KJV: are an allegory: for INT: Which things are allegorized these indeed |
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