Strong's Lexicon apographó: To enroll, to register, to write off Original Word: ἀπογράφω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and γράφω (graphó, meaning "to write"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπογράφω, the concept of registration or census can be related to Hebrew terms like פָּקַד (paqad), which can mean to number or count, as seen in the context of censuses in the Old Testament (e.g., Numbers 1:2). Usage: The verb ἀπογράφω primarily means to enroll or register, often in the context of a census or official listing. It conveys the idea of recording names or details in a formal manner. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of registering individuals for taxation or census purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Roman world, censuses were conducted for taxation and administrative purposes. These censuses required individuals to return to their ancestral homes to be registered. This practice was a significant aspect of Roman governance, ensuring accurate records for tax collection and military conscription. The act of registration was a formal and often mandatory process, reflecting the authority and organizational structure of the Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and graphó Definition to copy, enroll NASB Translation census be taken (1), enrolled (1), register (1), register for the census (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 583: ἀπογράφωἀπογράφω: middle (present infinitive ἀπογράφεσθαι); 1 aorist infinitive ἀπογράψασθαι; (perfect passive participle ἀπογεγραμμενος; from Herodotus down); a. to write off, copy (from some pattern). b. to enter in a register or records; specifically, to enter in the public records the names of men, their property and income, to enroll (cf. ἀπογραφή, b.); middle to have oneself registered, to enroll oneself (Winer's Grammar, § 38, 3): Luke 2:1, 3, 5; passive οἱ ἐν οὐρανοῖς ἀπογεγράμμενοι those whose names are inscribed in the heavenly register, Hebrews 12:23 (the reference is to the dead already received into the heavenly city, the figure being drawn from civil communities on earth, whose citizens are enrolled in a register). From apo and grapho; to write off (a copy or list), i.e. Enrol -- tax, write. see GREEK apo see GREEK grapho Englishman's Concordance Luke 2:1 V-PNM/PGRK: Καίσαρος Αὐγούστου ἀπογράφεσθαι πᾶσαν τὴν NAS: Augustus, that a census be taken of all KJV: that all the world should be taxed. INT: Ceasar Augustus that should be registered all the Luke 2:3 V-PNM/P Luke 2:5 V-ANM Hebrews 12:23 V-RPM/P-GMP Strong's Greek 583 |
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