ἀναζωπυρέω
anazōpureō
to rekindle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀναζωπυρέω (anazōpureō) is a verb that means "to rekindle." This verb is part of the semantic domain of Light & Darkness, suggesting that it is connected to the idea of illuminating or reviving something that has been extinguished or dimmed. The word appears only once in the Bible, which may indicate that it is a specialized or technical term. Its limited usage suggests that it may have been used in a specific context or genre of writing. In general, the concept of rekindling implies a restoration or renewal of something that has been lost or diminished. This can be applied to various aspects of life, such as a rekindled passion, a renewed sense of purpose, or a revived sense of hope.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text