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 times

Appears 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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