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ἄνεσις -εως, ἡ

Word data

• Strongs: G04250

• Alternate spellings:

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• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 5

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

ἀνίημι),

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

ἀνάπαυσις (q.v.).†

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a loosening, relaxation;

Explanation:

relief;

Citations:

a loosening, relaxation: [Ac 24:23](Act 24:23) (RV, indulgence; cf. MM, VGT, s.v.); by St. Paul, opp. to θλίψις, expressed or understood, relief: [II Co 2:12](2Co 2:12) [7:5](2Co 7:5) [8:13](2Co 8:13), [II Th 1:7](2Th 1:7).†