Strong's Lexicon anabathmos: Step, ascent, degree Original Word: ἀναβαθμός Word Origin: From the Greek verb ἀναβαίνω (anabainō), meaning "to go up" or "to ascend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is מַעֲלָה (ma'alah), Strong's Hebrew #4609, which also means "ascent" or "step." Usage: The term "anabathmos" refers to a step or a series of steps, often used in the context of ascending or climbing. In the biblical context, it is frequently associated with the "Songs of Ascents" (Psalms 120-134), which were sung by pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the feasts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, Jerusalem was situated on a hill, and the temple was located at a higher elevation. Pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for religious festivals would physically ascend to the city, and the "Songs of Ascents" were likely sung during this journey. The steps leading up to the temple also held significant spiritual symbolism, representing the believer's journey towards God and holiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anabainó and bathmos (a step) Definition a going up, an ascent NASB Translation stairs (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 304: ἀναβαθμόςἀναβαθμός, (οῦ, ὁ (βαθμός, and this from βαίνω); 1. an ascent. 2. a means of going up, a flight of steps, a stair: Acts 21:35, 40. Examples from Greek writings in Lob. ad Phryn., p. 324f From anabaino (compare bathmos); a stairway -- stairs. see GREEK anabaino see GREEK bathmos Englishman's Concordance Acts 21:35 N-AMPGRK: ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀναβαθμούς συνέβη βαστάζεσθαι NAS: he got to the stairs, he was carried KJV: upon the stairs, so it was, INT: to the stairs it happened was carried Acts 21:40 N-GMP Strong's Greek 304 |
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