ἐγείρω
egeirō
to arise
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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.
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Occurrences in Scripture
144 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk?’
Matthew 1:24Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;
Matthew 2:13Now 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 2:14He 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 2:21He arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
Matthew 3:9Don’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 8:15He touched her hand, and the fever left her. She got up and served him.
Matthew 8:25They came to him, and woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We are dying!”
Matthew 8:26He 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 9:6But 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 9:7He arose and departed to his house.
Matthew 9:19Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples.
Matthew 9:25But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
Matthew 11:5the 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 11:11Most 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 12:11He 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 12:42The 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 14:2and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”
Matthew 16:21From 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 17:7Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”
Matthew 17:9As 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 17:23and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” They were exceedingly sorry.
Matthew 20:19and will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock, to scourge, and to crucify; and the third day he will be raised up.”
Matthew 24:7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.
Matthew 24:11Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray.
Matthew 24:24For 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 25:7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Matthew 26:32But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”
Matthew 26:46Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
Matthew 27:52The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;
Matthew 27:63saying, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise again.’
Matthew 27:64Command 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 28:6He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.
Matthew 28:7Go 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 1:31He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her immediately, and she served them.
Mark 2:9Which 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 2:12He 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 3:3He said to the man who had his hand withered, “Stand up.”
Mark 4:27and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, though he doesn’t know how.
Mark 4:38He 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 5:41Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha cumi!” which means, being interpreted, “Girl, I tell you, get up!”
Mark 6:14King 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 6:16But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.”
Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.
Mark 10:49Jesus stood still, and said, “Call him.” They called the blind man, saying to him, “Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!”
Mark 12:26But 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 13:8For 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.