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 timesAppears 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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