ἀνάγνωσις
anagnōsisreadingHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences3 books3 verses
Definition
ἀνά-γνωσις, -εως, ἡ
[in LXX: Nehemiah 8:8 (מִקְרָא), I Esther 9:48, Sir prol. 9, 13 * ;]
1. recognition (Hdt.).
2. reading (Plat., al.): of the public reading of Scripture (Milligan, NTD, 173, 210 f.): Acts 13:15, 2 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:13 (Cremer, 158; MM, VGT, see word).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀνάγνωσις:
- מִקְרָאmiq.ra“assembly”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 13:15ἀνάγνωσιν · readingAfter the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
- 2 Corinthians 3:14ἀναγνώσει · readingBut their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.
- 1 Timothy 4:13ἀναγνώσει · public reading of ScriptureUntil I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.