ἀναμιμνήσκω
anamimnēskō
to remind
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀναμιμνήσκω (anamimnēskō) is primarily defined as "to remind". With six occurrences in the Bible, its usage is relatively limited. Given its definition, it is used to evoke memories or to recall past events or experiences. There is no indication of what triggers the reminder or what context it is being used in. The word's significance lies in its focus on recollection, implying a connection between past and present. Its limited occurrences in the Bible suggest that it has a nuanced or specialized function, and further examination of its context may reveal more about its meaning and importance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
Peter, remembering, said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which you cursed has withered away.”
Mark 14:72The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the word, how that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.
1 Corinthians 4:17Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.
2 Corinthians 7:15His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him.
2 Timothy 1:6For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Hebrews 10:32But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings;