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ἀναστρέφω

anastrephōto live/returnHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἀνα-στρέφω

[in LXX chiefly for שׁוּב ;]

1. to overturn: John 2:15.

2. to turn back, return: Acts 5:22; 15:16.

3. to turn hither and thither; pass., to turn oneself about, sojourn, dwell: Matthew 17:22 Rec.; metaphorically (like Heb. הָלַךְ, in κοινή writers and in π.; see Deiss., LAE, 315; BS, 88, 194; MM, VGT, see word), to conduct oneself, behave, live: 2 Corinthians 1:12, Ephesians 2:3, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 10:33; 13:18, 1 Peter 1:17, 2 Peter 2:18.

Synonyms: περιπατέω (Hellenistic), πολιτεύω

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀναστρέφω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Acts 5:22ἀναστρέψαντες · they returned
    But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they returned with the report:
  2. Acts 15:16ἀναστρέψω · I will return
    ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,
  3. 2 Corinthians 1:12ἀνεστράφημεν · we have conducted ourselves
    For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
  4. Ephesians 2:3ἀνεστράφημέν · lived
    All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.
  5. 1 Timothy 3:15ἀναστρέφεσθαι · conduct himself
    …in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
  6. Hebrews 10:33ἀναστρεφομένων · treated
    Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
  7. Hebrews 13:18ἀναστρέφεσθαι · to live
    Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  8. 1 Peter 1:17ἀναστράφητε · conduct yourselves
    Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
  9. 2 Peter 2:18ἀναστρεφομένους · live
    With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.