"help, assistance, Acts 26:22*"
Definition and meaning
help, assistance, Acts 26:22*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπικουρία
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 epikouria (G1947) across the King James Bible.
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
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Common questions
Strong's G1947 (epikouria) is a Greek word that means: help, assistance, Acts 26:22* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word epikouria (G1947) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1947 is epikouria, a Greek word defined as: help, assistance, Acts 26:22*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
epikouria is a Greek word found in the New Testament.