ἀναστρέφω
anastrephōVerbG0390
to live/return
From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G4762 (στρέφω);
Short Definition
to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. remain, live
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to overturn
2.to turn back, return
3.to turn hither and thither; pass., to turn oneself about, sojourn, dwell
Synonyms
*περιπατέω *(Hellenistic), πολιτεύω
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁוּב
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
Hebrews
2
1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1
2 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 1:17
- 1 Timothy 3:15
- 2 Corinthians 1:12
- 2 Peter 2:18
- Acts 15:16
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