Strong's Lexicon asson: Closer, nearer Original Word: ἄσσον Word Origin: Derived from a comparative form of the Greek word ἄγχι (agchi), meaning "near" or "close." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἄσσον," the concept of nearness or proximity can be found in Hebrew words such as קָרוֹב (qarov), meaning "near" or "close." Usage: The Greek adverb "ἄσσον" is used to describe proximity or nearness in terms of physical distance. It conveys the idea of moving or being closer to a particular point or object. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, travel and navigation were significant aspects of daily life, especially in a maritime culture like that of the Mediterranean. The concept of proximity was important for navigation, trade, and communication. The use of terms like "ἄσσον" would have been common in discussions about travel routes, distances between locations, and strategic positioning. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. adverb of agchi (near) Definition nearer NASB Translation close (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 788: ἆσσονἆσσον, adverb, nearer (comparative of ἄγχι near (cf. ἐγγύς)): Acts 27:13 (here Rec.st Ασσον (or Ασσον, which see), Rec.bez elz ἆσσον (cf. Tdf. at the passage); but see Meyer). (Homer, Herodotus, tragic poets; Josephus, Antiquities 19, 2, 4.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance close. Neuter comparative of the base of eggus; more nearly, i.e. Very near -- close. see GREEK eggus Forms and Transliterations ασσον άσσον ἆσσον asson âssonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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