"an answer, reply, Lk. 2:47; 20:26; Jn. 1:22; 19:9"
Definition and meaning
an answer, reply, Lk. 2:47; 20:26; Jn. 1:22; 19:9
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀπόκρισις
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
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 apokrisis (G612) across the King James Bible.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
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Common questions
Strong's G612 (apokrisis) is a Greek word that means: an answer, reply, Lk. 2:47; 20:26; Jn. 1:22; 19:9 It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word apokrisis (G612) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G612 is apokrisis, a Greek word defined as: an answer, reply, Lk. 2:47; 20:26; Jn. 1:22; 19:9. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
apokrisis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.