Strong's Lexicon aposkiasma: Shadow, variation, shifting shadow Original Word: ἀποσκίασμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning "from") and the noun σκιά (skia, meaning "shadow"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aposkiasma," the concept of God's unchanging nature can be related to Hebrew terms such as "צֶל" (tsel, meaning "shadow") and "שָׁנָה" (shanah, meaning "change"). Usage: The term "aposkiasma" is used to describe a shadow or a variation caused by turning. In the context of the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the absence of change or inconsistency, particularly in the character of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, shadows were often associated with change and impermanence, as they shift with the movement of the sun. The use of "aposkiasma" in the New Testament reflects a contrast between the transient nature of earthly things and the unchanging nature of God. This concept would have been particularly meaningful in a world where the reliability of deities was often questioned. HELPS Word-studies 644 aposkíasma (from 575 /apó, "from" and skiazō, "cast shade") – properly, a shadow created by turning. Typically shadows change according to the changing position of the sun (being short at midday and lengthy at nightfall). But God doesn't change (shorten or lengthen!)because He Himself is His the only absolute reference point! Unlike a shifting shadow, caused by revolution, the Lord is immutable and possesses all power and life in Himself. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and skiazó (to overshadow, shade) Definition a shadow NASB Translation shadow (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 644: ἀποσκίασμαἀποσκίασμα, ἀποσκιαστος, τό (σκιάζω, from σκιά), a shade cast by one object upon another, a shadow: τροπῆς ἀποσκίασμα shadow caused by revolution, James 1:17. Cf. ἀπαύγασμα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shadow. From a compound of apo and a derivative of skia; a shading off, i.e. Obscuration -- shadow. see GREEK apo see GREEK skia Forms and Transliterations απεσκλήρυνε απεσκοπεύσαμεν αποσκιασμα αποσκίασμα ἀποσκίασμα αποσκοπευόντων αποσκοπεύσω αποσκορακιεί αποσκορακίσης αποσκορακισμόν αποσοβών απόσπασμα aposkiasma aposkíasmaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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