ἀπόκρισις

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences2 books4 verses

Definition

ἀπό-κρισις, -εως, ἡ

(ἀποκρίνομαι), [in LXX for דָּבָר, etc. ;]

an answering, an answer: Luke 2:47; 20:26, John 1:22; 19:9.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

4 total
  1. Luke 2:47ἀποκρίσεσιν · answers
    And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
  2. Luke 20:26ἀποκρίσει · answer
    And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.
  3. John 1:22ἀπόκρισιν · an answer
    So they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”
  4. John 19:9ἀπόκρισιν · answer
    …and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.