"goods possessed, substance, property, Acts 2:45; Heb. 10:34*"
Definition and meaning
goods possessed, substance, property, Acts 2:45; Heb. 10:34*
In the original Greek the word is written: ὕπαρξις
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 hyparxis (G5223) across the King James Bible.
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
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Common questions
Strong's G5223 (hyparxis) is a Greek word that means: goods possessed, substance, property, Acts 2:45; Heb. 10:34* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word hyparxis (G5223) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5223 is hyparxis, a Greek word defined as: goods possessed, substance, property, Acts 2:45; Heb. 10:34*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hyparxis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.