ἀρχαῖος

archaiosAdjectiveG0744

ancient

From: from G746 (ἀρχή);

Short Definition

original or primeval

Full Lexicon Entry

original, ancient: .
Synonyms
παλαιός, old, without the reference to beginning and origin contained in ἀ. The distinction is observed in π. ἀ. is the antithesis to καινός: παλ. to v*έος *(see Westc., He., 223; Cremer, 116)
LXX Usage: chiefly for קֶדֶם

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
Matthew
3
Luke
2
Revelation
2
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 5:17
  • Acts 15:7
  • Acts 21:16
  • Luke 9:19
  • Matthew 5:27

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