Strong's Lexicon
G401
G401 — ἀνάχυσις
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G401 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἀνάχυσις |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from a comparative of G303 and cheo "to pour" |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | anachusis |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | an-akh'-oo-sis |
| Meaning: | 1. (properly) effusion 2. (figuratively) license |
| KJV Renderings: | excess |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἀνάχυσις, ἀναχυσεως, ἡ (ἀναχέω (to pour forth)), rare in Greek writings (Strabo, Philo, Plutarch; ἀνχυσις ψυχῆς, in a good sense, Philo de decal. § 10 middle); an overflowing, a pouring out: metaphorically, 1Pe 4:4 ἀσωτίας ἀνάχυσις the excess (flood) of riot in which a dissolute life pours itself forth.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἀνάχυσις (excess)
1 Peter 4:4
- KJV: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with to the same excess of riot speaking evil of
- GK: εν ω ξενίζονται μη συντρεχόντων υμών εις την αυτήν της ασωτίας ανάχυσιν βλασφημούντες