ἀναφαίνω
anaphainō
to appear
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀναφαίνω (anaphainō) is a verb that means "to appear." Its usage in the Bible is limited to just two occurrences, indicating that it is a relatively rare or specialized term. Given its definition, it is likely that anaphainō is used to describe situations where something or someone becomes visible or manifest. The scarcity of its usage suggests that it may be employed in contexts where more common verbs like φαίνω (phainō) or εμφανίζω (emphanizō) are not sufficient to convey the precise meaning intended by the author. Without more information on the specific contexts in which anaphainō is used, it is difficult to draw conclusions about its significance. However, its rarity and specialized meaning may indicate that it is used to add nuance or depth to the author's message, making it a word worth closer examination for those interested in the subtleties of biblical language.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that God’s Kingdom would be revealed immediately.
Acts 21:3When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria and landed at Tyre, for the ship was there to unload her cargo.