Strong's Lexicon anakrisis: Examination, Investigation, Inquiry Original Word: ἀνάκρισις Word Origin: From the Greek verb ἀνακρίνω (anakrinō), meaning "to examine" or "to investigate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anakrisis," the concept of examination or inquiry can be related to Hebrew terms like דָּרַשׁ (darash, Strong's H1875), meaning "to seek" or "to inquire." Usage: The term "anakrisis" refers to a process of examination or investigation, often in a legal or judicial context. It implies a thorough and careful inquiry into a matter to ascertain the truth. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the process of examining or judging a situation or individual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman societies, "anakrisis" was a preliminary examination or hearing conducted before a trial. It was a critical part of the judicial process, where evidence was gathered, and testimonies were evaluated to determine whether a case should proceed to a formal trial. This concept was familiar to the early Christian communities living under Roman rule, where legal proceedings were a part of daily life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 351 anákrisis – a judicial examination. 351 (anákrisis) was an "Athenian law term for a preliminary investigation – distinct from the actual krisis, or trial" (J. B. Lightfoot, Revision, 67). See 350 (anakrinō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anakrinó Definition an examination NASB Translation investigation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 351: ἀνάκρισιςἀνάκρισις, (εως, ἡ, an examination; as a law-term among the Greeks, the preliminary investigation held for the purpose of gathering evidence for the information of the judges (Meier and Schömann, Attic Process, pp. 27 (622; cf. Dict. of Antiq. under the word)); this seems to be the sense of the word in Acts 25:26. STRONGS NT 351a: ἀνακυλίωἀνακυλίω: 1. to roll up. 2. to roll back: ἀνακεκυλισται ὁ λίθος, Mark 16:4 T Tr WH. (Alexis in Athen. vi., p. 237 c.; Lucian, de luctu 8; Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, others.) From anakrino; a (judicial) investigation -- examination. see GREEK anakrino |
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