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 times

Appears 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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