Strong's Lexicon anamnésis: Remembrance, memorial Original Word: ἀνάμνησις Word Origin: From the Greek verb ἀναμιμνήσκω (anamimnēskō), meaning "to remind" or "to recall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of remembrance is זִכָּרוֹן (zikaron), which also means memorial or remembrance. Usage: The term "anamnésis" refers to the act of remembering or recalling, particularly in a ceremonial or ritual context. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the act of remembering Christ's sacrifice during the Lord's Supper. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, remembrance was a significant aspect of religious and social life. Memorials and rituals were common ways to honor gods, heroes, and ancestors. In the Jewish tradition, remembrance was central to worship and covenantal identity, as seen in the Passover celebration, which commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. The concept of remembrance in the New Testament builds on these traditions, emphasizing the importance of recalling God's redemptive acts. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 364 anámnēsis (from 363 /anamimnḗskō, "bring to mind") – properly, deliberate recollection, done to better appreciate the effects (intended results) of what happened; active, self-prompted recollection especially as a memorial (memorial sacrifice). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anamimnéskó Definition remembrance NASB Translation remembrance (3), reminder (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 364: ἀνάμνησιςἀνάμνησις, ἀναμνησεως, ἡ (ἀναμιμνῄσκω), a remembering, recollection: εἰς τήν ἐμήν ἀνάμνησιν to call me (affectionately) to remembrance, Luke 22:19 (WH reject the passage); 1 Corinthians 11:24f, ἐν αὐταῖς (namely, θυσίαις) ἀνάμνησις ἁμαρτιῶν in offering sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins, i. e. the memory of sins committed is revived by the sacrifices, Hebrews 10:3. In Greek writings from Plato down. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance remembrance. From anamimnesko; recollection -- remembrance (again). see GREEK anamimnesko Forms and Transliterations αναμνησιν ανάμνησιν ἀνάμνησιν αναμνησις ανάμνησις ἀνάμνησις anamnesin anamnēsin anámnesin anámnēsin anamnesis anamnēsis anámnesis anámnēsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 22:19 N-AFSGRK: τὴν ἐμὴν ἀνάμνησιν NAS: this in remembrance of Me. KJV: this do in remembrance of me. INT: the of me remembrance 1 Corinthians 11:24 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 11:25 N-AFS Hebrews 10:3 N-NFS Strong's Greek 364 |
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