Strong's Lexicon antimisthia: Recompense, reward, return Original Word: ἀντιμισθία Word Origin: From the Greek words ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in return") and μισθός (misthos, meaning "wages" or "reward"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "antimisthia," the concept of recompense or reward is present in Hebrew thought, often expressed through words like שָׂכָר (sakar, meaning "wages" or "reward") and גְּמוּל (gemul, meaning "recompense" or "benefit"). Usage: The term "antimisthia" refers to the concept of recompense or reward, often in the context of receiving something in return for actions or behavior. It implies a reciprocal relationship where actions lead to corresponding outcomes, whether positive or negative. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of recompense was deeply embedded in social and economic transactions. The idea of receiving a reward or return for one's labor or actions was a common expectation. This cultural understanding is reflected in the New Testament, where spiritual and moral actions are often discussed in terms of their eternal rewards or consequences. HELPS Word-studies 489 antimisthía (from 473 /antí, "matching, corresponding" and 3408 /misthós, "reward") – properly, proportionate reward; matching compensation (which can be pleasant or painful). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom antimisthos (as a reward) Definition a reward NASB Translation exchange (1), penalty (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 489: ἀντιμισθίαἀντιμισθία, ἀντιμισθιας, ἡ (ἀντίμισθος remunerating) a reward given in compensation, requital, recompense; a. in a good sense: 2 Corinthians 6:13 (τήν αὐτήν ἀντιμισθίαν πλατύνθητε καί ὑμεῖς, a concise expression for Be ye also enlarged i. e. enlarge your hearts, just as I have done (2 Corinthians 6:11), that so ye may recompense me — for τό αὐτό, ὁ ἐστιν ἀντιμισθία; cf. Winers Grammar, 530 (493), and § 66, 1 b.; (Buttmann, 190 (164); 396 (339))). b. in a bad sense: Romans 1:27. (Found besides only in Theophilus of Antioch; Clement of Alexandria; Clement of Rome, 2 Cor. 1, 3, 5 [ET]; 9, 7 [ET]; 11, 6 [ET]), and other church fathers.) From a compound of anti and misthos; requital, correspondence -- recompense. see GREEK anti see GREEK misthos Englishman's Concordance Romans 1:27 N-AFSGRK: καὶ τὴν ἀντιμισθίαν ἣν ἔδει NAS: the due penalty of their error. KJV: themselves that recompence of their INT: and the recompense which was fit 2 Corinthians 6:13 N-AFS |
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