Strong's Lexicon archaios: Ancient, old, former Original Word: ἀρχαῖος Word Origin: Derived from ἀρχή (archē), meaning "beginning" or "origin." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6931 (qadmoni): Meaning "ancient" or "former." - H5769 (olam): Often translated as "everlasting" or "ancient." Usage: The Greek word "archaios" is used to describe something that is ancient or from a former time. It often refers to things that are old in terms of time, such as ancient customs, traditions, or events. In the New Testament, it is used to contrast the old with the new, particularly in the context of the old covenant versus the new covenant in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "archaios" was significant in understanding history and tradition. Ancient customs and laws were often revered and seen as authoritative. In Jewish culture, the term would resonate with the importance of the patriarchs and the Mosaic Law, which were considered foundational to their identity and faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arché Definition original, ancient NASB Translation ancient (2), ancients (2), early (1), long standing (1), old (4), old things (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 744: ἀρχαῖοςἀρχαῖος, ἀρχαῖα, ἀρχαῖον (from ἀρχή beginning, hence) properly, that has been from the beginning, original, primeval, old, ancient, used of men, things, times, conditions: Luke 9:8, 19; Acts 15:7, 21; Acts 21:16; 2 Peter 2:5; Revelation 12:9; Revelation 20:2; οἱ ἀρχαιοι the ancients, the early Israelites: Matthew 5:21, 27 (Rec.),33; τά ἀρχαῖα the man's previous moral condition: 2 Corinthians 5:17. (In Greek writings from Pindar and Herodotus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of old, original. From arche; original or primeval -- (them of) old (time). see GREEK arche Forms and Transliterations αρχαια αρχαία ἀρχαῖα αρχαίαις αρχαίαν αρχαίας αρχαιοις αρχαίοις ἀρχαίοις αρχαίον αρχαιος αρχαίος ἀρχαῖος αρχαιου αρχαίου ἀρχαίου αρχαιω αρχαίω ἀρχαίῳ αρχαιων αρχαίων ἀρχαίων archaia archaîa archaio archaiō archaíoi archaíōi archaiois archaíois archaion archaiōn archaíon archaíōn archaios archaîos archaiou archaíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:21 Adj-DMPGRK: ἐρρέθη τοῖς ἀρχαίοις Οὐ φονεύσεις NAS: You have heard that the ancients were told, KJV: it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt INT: it was said to the ancients not You will murder Matthew 5:33 Adj-DMP Luke 9:8 Adj-GMP Luke 9:19 Adj-GMP Acts 15:7 Adj-GFP Acts 15:21 Adj-GFP Acts 21:16 Adj-DMS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Adj-NNP 2 Peter 2:5 Adj-GMS Revelation 12:9 Adj-NMS Revelation 20:2 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 744 |
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