Strong's Lexicon analuó: To depart, to return, to loosen, to dissolve Original Word: ἀναλύω Word Origin: From the preposition ἀνά (ana, meaning "up" or "again") and λύω (luó, meaning "to loosen" or "to release"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναλύω, the concept of departing or being released can be related to Hebrew terms like יָצָא (yatsa, Strong's 3318), meaning "to go out" or "to depart." Usage: The Greek verb ἀναλύω (analuó) primarily means "to loosen" or "to release." In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of departing or returning, particularly in the context of death or leaving this life. It conveys the idea of being released from the bonds of earthly existence to return to a heavenly home. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "loosening" or "releasing" was often associated with the soul's departure from the body at death. This imagery was common in both philosophical and religious contexts, where death was seen as a release from the physical constraints of the world. In the New Testament, this term is used to express the Christian hope of eternal life and the believer's ultimate return to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and luó Definition to unloose for departure NASB Translation depart (1), returns (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 360: ἀναλύωἀναλύω: future ἀναλύσω; 1 aorist ἀνέλυσα; 1. to unloose, undo again (as, woven threads). 2. to depart, German aufbrechen, break up (see ἀνάλυσις, 2), so very often in Greek writings; to depart from life: Philippians 1:23 (Lucian, Philops c. 14 ὀκτωκαιδεκαέτης ὤν ἀνελυεν; add Aelian v. h. 4, 23; (ἀνέλυσεν ὁ ἐπίσκοπος Πλάτων ἐν κυρίῳ, Acta et mart. Matth. § 31)). to return, ἐκ τῶν γάμων, Luke 12:36 (Buttmann, 145 (127); for examples) cf. Kuinoel (and Wetstein) at the passage; Grimm on 2 Macc. 8:25. From ana and luo; to break up, i.e. Depart (literally or figuratively) -- depart, return. see GREEK ana see GREEK luo Englishman's Concordance Luke 12:36 V-ASA-3SGRK: ἑαυτῶν πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν NAS: when he returns from the wedding feast, KJV: when he will return from INT: of themselves whenever he shall return from the Philippians 1:23 V-ANA Strong's Greek 360 |