ἀσπάζομαι
aspazomaiVerbG0782
to pay respects to
From: from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of G4685 (σπάω);
Short Definition
to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
Full Lexicon Entry
ἐν φιλήματι; ἐκκλησίαν; as term. tech. for conveying greetings at the end of a letter, used by an amanuensis, (on the aoristic Pres., here and elsewhere, see M, Pr., 119; Bl., § 56, 4); *κατήντησαν *. . *ἀσπασάμενοι *(on this constr., see El., § 58, 4; M, Pr., 132, 238).
LXX Usage: (שָׁלוֹם שָׁאַל)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
47 timesAppears 47 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
16
Acts
6
Colossians
4
1 Corinthians
2
1 Peter
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 16:19
- Acts 18:22
- Colossians 4:15
- Philemon 1:23
- Romans 16:10
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