ἀπογραφή

apographēcensusHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἀπο-γραφή, -ῆς, ἡ (ἀπογράφω)

[in LXX: Daniel 10:21 (כָּתָב), I Esther 8:30, AB, 2Ma.2.1, 3Ma.2.32 3Mac.4.15 3Mac.4.17 3Mac.7.22 * ;]

1. a written copy.

2. As law term, a deposition (Demos.).

3. In late writers, a register, enrolment, census (MM, see word; Deiss., LAE, 160, 268 f.): Luke 2:2, Acts 5:37.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 2:2ἀπογραφὴ · census
    This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
  2. Acts 5:37ἀπογραφῆς · census
    After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.