ἀνάψυξις
anapsuxis
G0403
G:N-F
Greek
refreshment
1
Occurrences
1
Books
Greek
Language
Anapsuxis denotes a hoped-for time of renewal coming from the Lord's presence.
The single attested use places anapsuxis in the hope that times of renewal may come from the Lord's presence.
Senses in use
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A time of renewal from the Lord · dominant
In Acts 3:20, the genitive singular feminine form occurs in the clause concerning times that may come from the Lord's presence. The APB renders the clause, "That times of refreshing may come from the face of the Lord," confirming a hoped-for renewal associated with that source.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 3:20, the APB presents the clause as "times of refreshing" coming "from the face of the Lord." This rendering confirms the clause's overall sense rather than isolating every contribution of the Greek form.