ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) — Embrace

Greek word study: ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai), Strong's G782. to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome

GreekStrong's G782
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome

Word study
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of G4685 (σπάω);

KJV translation words: embrace, greet, salute, take leave

Where this word appears

Strong's G782 is tagged on 57 words in 47 verses across 16 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:47 and last appears in 2 John 1:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do greet ×26Greet ×9Greets ×8having greeted ×3greeted ×1greeting ×1having said farewell ×1may greet ×1they were greeting ×1to salute ×1we greeted ×1you shall greet ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀσπάσασθε ×17Ἀσπάζεται ×8Ἀσπάσασθε ×7ἀσπάζονται ×4ἀσπασάμενοι ×3ἀσπασάμενος ×3ἀσπάσησθε ×2Ἀσπάζεταί ×2Ἀσπάζονται ×2ἠσπάζοντο ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×21Acts ×61 Corinthians ×4Colossians ×4Philippians ×3Hebrews ×3Matthew ×2Mark ×2

Verses (first 25 of 47)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G4685 σπάω (spáō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G783 ἀσπασμός (aspasmós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does aspázomai (G782) mean?

To enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome.

How is G782 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G782 as: embrace, greet, salute, take leave.

How often does ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai) appear?

Strong's G782 is tagged on 57 words in 47 verses across 16 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:47 and last appears in 2 John 1:13.