"reading, Acts 13:15; 2 Cor. 3:14; 1 Tim. 4:13*"
Definition and meaning
reading, Acts 13:15; 2 Cor. 3:14; 1 Tim. 4:13*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀνάγνωσις
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of anagnosis (G320) across the King James Bible.
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
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Common questions
Strong's G320 (anagnosis) is a Greek word that means: reading, Acts 13:15; 2 Cor. 3:14; 1 Tim. 4:13* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word anagnosis (G320) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G320 is anagnosis, a Greek word defined as: reading, Acts 13:15; 2 Cor. 3:14; 1 Tim. 4:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
anagnosis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.