"to conduct; to lead or convey up from a lower place to a higher, Lk. 4:5; to offer up, as a sacrifice, Acts 7:41; to lead out, produce, Acts 12:4; as a nautical term (in the middle or passive), to set sail, put to sea, Lk. 8:22"
Definition and meaning
to conduct; to lead or convey up from a lower place to a higher, Lk. 4:5; to offer up, as a sacrifice, Acts 7:41; to lead out, produce, Acts 12:4; as a nautical term (in the middle or passive), to set sail, put to sea, Lk. 8:22
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀνάγω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 anago (G321) across the King James Bible.
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
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Common questions
Strong's G321 (anago) is a Greek word that means: to conduct; to lead or convey up from a lower place to a higher, Lk. 4:5; to offer up, as a sacrifice, Acts 7:41; to lead out, produce, Acts 12:4; as a nautical term (in the middle or passive), to set... It appears 24 times in the King James Bible.
The word anago (G321) appears 24 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G321 is anago, a Greek word defined as: to conduct; to lead or convey up from a lower place to a higher, Lk. 4:5; to offer up, as a sacrifice, Acts 7:41; to lead out, produce, Acts 12:4; as . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
anago is a Greek word found in the New Testament.