ἀναφέρω

anapherōVerbG0399

to carry up

From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G5342 (φέρω);

Short Definition

to take up (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to carry or lead up
2.In LXX and NT, to bring to the altar, to offer (see Hort on 1Pe, l.with)
3.to bear, sustain (cf.
LXX Usage: chiefly for עָלָה hi., also for קָטַר hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
1 Peter
2
James
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:5
  • 1 Peter 2:24
  • Hebrews 13:15
  • Hebrews 7:27
  • Hebrews 9:28

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