Strong's Lexicon anepsios: Cousin Original Word: ἀνεψιός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀν-" (an-, meaning "up" or "again") and the root "ἑψιός" (epsios, related to "brother" or "kinsman"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anepsios," the concept of extended family and kinship is prevalent in the Old Testament. Terms like "מִשְׁפָּחָה" (mishpachah, meaning "family" or "clan") and "קָרוֹב" (qarov, meaning "relative" or "kinsman") reflect similar ideas. Usage: The term "anepsios" refers to a cousin or a close relative. In the New Testament, it is used to denote a familial relationship that is more distant than a sibling but still within the extended family. This term highlights the importance of family ties and kinship in the early Christian communities. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, family and kinship were central to social structure and identity. The concept of "anepsios" reflects the broader understanding of family, which included not only immediate family members but also extended relatives. This understanding was significant in Jewish culture as well, where family lineage and tribal connections were crucial. The early Christian communities often relied on these familial networks for support and the spread of the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a cousin NASB Translation cousin (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 431: ἀνεψιόςἀνεψιός, ἀνεψιου, ὁ (for ἀνεπτιοςcon-nepot-ius, cf. Latinnepos, German nichte, English nephew, niece; Curtius, § 342), a cousin: Colossians 4:10. (Numbers 36:11; Tobit 7:2.) (Cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 306; but especially Lightfoot on Colossians, the passage cited; also B. D. American edition under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cousin, sister's son. From a (as a particle of union) and an obsolete nepos (a brood); properly, akin, i.e. (specially) a cousin -- sister's son. see GREEK a Forms and Transliterations ανεψιοίς ανεψιος ανεψιός ἀνεψιὸς ὁ anepsios anepsiòs oLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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