"pr. a refreshing coolness after heat; met. refreshing, recreation, rest, Acts 3:20*"
Definition and meaning
pr. a refreshing coolness after heat; met. refreshing, recreation, rest, Acts 3:20*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀνάψυξις
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 anapsyxis (G403) across the King James Bible.
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
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Common questions
Strong's G403 (anapsyxis) is a Greek word that means: pr. a refreshing coolness after heat; met. refreshing, recreation, rest, Acts 3:20* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word anapsyxis (G403) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G403 is anapsyxis, a Greek word defined as: pr. a refreshing coolness after heat; met. refreshing, recreation, rest, Acts 3:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
anapsyxis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.