Biblica Analytica
G1453 Greek

ἐγείρω

egeirō

to arise

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to arise
Transliteration
egeirō
Strong's Number
G1453
Occurrences
144

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ἐγείρω (egeirō) is a verb that means "to arise." It is used 144 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the text. The word can be understood in a literal sense, referring to physical rising from a state of rest or sleep, but it also has a broader metaphorical meaning. In this sense, it can describe spiritual awakening, resurrection, or the emergence of something new. The range of usage for ἐγείρω is extensive, encompassing various contexts such as physical resurrection (e.g., Lazarus), spiritual awakening (e.g., Jesus' teachings), and even the dawn of a new day. This versatility highlights the word's significance in conveying the idea of transformation and new beginnings. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible underscores its importance in the narrative, often serving as a pivot point for plot developments or thematic shifts. The significance of ἐγείρω lies in its ability to convey the idea of transition and renewal. Whether applied to physical or spiritual realms, the word suggests a movement from one state to another, often with connotations of hope, redemption, or transformation. This nuanced meaning has likely contributed to its widespread use in the Bible, reflecting the complexities and depth of human experience.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1453
Lemma
ἐγείρω
Transliteration
egeirō
Definition
to arise
Occurrences
144
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

144 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 9:5

For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk?’

Matthew 1:24

Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Matthew 2:13

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”

Matthew 2:14

He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,

Matthew 2:20

“Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child’s life are dead.”

Matthew 2:21

He arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Matthew 3:9

Don’t think to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father,’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

Matthew 8:15

He touched her hand, and the fever left her. She got up and served him.

Matthew 8:25

They came to him, and woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We are dying!”

Matthew 8:26

He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.

Matthew 9:6

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”

Matthew 9:7

He arose and departed to his house.

Matthew 9:19

Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples.

Matthew 9:25

But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.

Matthew 10:8

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.

Matthew 11:5

the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.

Matthew 11:11

Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 12:11

He said to them, “What man is there among you, who has one sheep, and if this one falls into a pit on the Sabbath day, won’t he grab on to it, and lift it out?

Matthew 12:42

The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, someone greater than Solomon is here.

Matthew 14:2

and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”

Matthew 16:21

From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.

Matthew 17:7

Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”

Matthew 17:9

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Don’t tell anyone what you saw, until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.”

Matthew 17:23

and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” They were exceedingly sorry.

Matthew 20:19

and will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock, to scourge, and to crucify; and the third day he will be raised up.”

Matthew 24:7

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.

Matthew 24:11

Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray.

Matthew 24:24

For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Matthew 26:32

But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”

Matthew 26:46

Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”

Matthew 27:52

The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;

Matthew 27:63

saying, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Matthew 27:64

Command therefore that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away, and tell the people, ‘He is risen from the dead;’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.”

Matthew 28:6

He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.

Matthew 28:7

Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”

Mark 1:31

He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her immediately, and she served them.

Mark 2:9

Which is easier, to tell the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Arise, and take up your bed, and walk?’

Mark 2:11

“I tell you, arise, take up your mat, and go to your house.”

Mark 2:12

He arose, and immediately took up the mat, and went out in front of them all; so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”

Mark 3:3

He said to the man who had his hand withered, “Stand up.”

Mark 4:27

and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, though he doesn’t know how.

Mark 4:38

He himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they woke him up, and told him, “Teacher, don’t you care that we are dying?”

Mark 5:41

Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha cumi!” which means, being interpreted, “Girl, I tell you, get up!”

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

Mark 6:16

But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.”

Mark 9:27

But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.

Mark 10:49

Jesus stood still, and said, “Call him.” They called the blind man, saying to him, “Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!”

Mark 12:26

But about the dead, that they are raised; haven’t you read in the book of Moses, about the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?

Mark 13:8

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. There will be famines and troubles. These things are the beginning of birth pains.