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:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Acts 13:15ἀνάγνωσιν · reading
    After 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. 2 Corinthians 3:14ἀναγνώσει · reading
    But 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.
  3. 1 Timothy 4:13ἀναγνώσει · public reading of Scripture
    Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.