ἀνήρ

anērNoun (Masculine)G0435

man

From: a primary word (compare G444 (ἄνθρωπος));

Short Definition

a man (properly as an individual male)

Full Lexicon Entry

a man, Lat. vir.
1.As opposite to a woman
2.As opposite to a boy or infant
3.In appos. with a noun or adj., as ἀ. ἁμαρτωλός
4.In general, a man, a male person
Synonyms
ἄνθρωπος, which see .
LXX Usage: chiefly for אִישׁ, frequently אֱנוֹשׁ, also אָדָם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

195 times

Appears 195 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
99
Luke
26
1 Corinthians
20
Matthew
8
Ephesians
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:3
  • Acts 10:28
  • Acts 21:11
  • Acts 7:26
  • Luke 17:12

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