ἀπόκρισις (G612) — Greek Lexicon

ἀπόκρισις

apókrisis

G612 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A reply or response; a statement given in answer to a question or challenge. In specific contexts, ἀπόκρισις refers to a formal or structured answer, especially one given in dialogue, debate, or judicial proceedings. It is most often used for verbal responses, but may occasionally refer more broadly to a reply to actions or situations.

Semantic Range

answer, response, reply, formal answer, rejoinder, response in dialogue

Root / Etymology

From the verb ἀποκρίνομαι ('to answer, reply'), which itself is derived from ἀπό ('from') + κρίνω ('to judge, distinguish, decide'). The noun form ἀπόκρισις denotes the product or outcome of the act of replying or answering.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἀπόκρισις appears in rhetorical and dramatic contexts, often for a spoken or written answer given in response to a question, accusation, or formal inquiry. In the Hellenistic and Koine periods, as reflected in the Septuagint and New Testament, it preserves this basic meaning, specifically denoting a spoken reply or answer to a challenge or inquiry (e.g., in courtroom or dialogic scenes). Distinct from more general words for 'word/speech' (λόγος) or 'account/report' (ἀναφορά), ἀπόκρισις is specifically the act or content of a response within an interpersonal or forensic exchange. English translations as 'answer' or 'response' are generally adequate, but may not convey the formality or contextual nuance (such as judicial or public settings) often implied in ancient usage.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀποκρίνομαι; a response:--answer.

Root Family

ἀπόκρισις (apokrisis) — answer, response, reply, formal answer, rejoinder

Root κρίν- to judge, to separate, to respond

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G612-03`	ἀπόκρισιν	apokrisin	`N ACC F SG`	an answer	a formal response	a formal response	2
`G612-02`	ἀποκρίσεσιν	apokrisesin	`N DAT F PL`	answers	to replies	answers	1
`G612-01`	ἀποκρίσει	apokrisei	`N DAT F SG`	answer	to a response	response	1

Occurrences in Scripture

4 occurrences

Filter by SIDANCE:

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G612-02`	Luke 2:47	ἀποκρίσεσιν	apokrisesin	`N DAT F PL`	answers	to replies	answers
`G612-01`	Luke 20:26	ἀποκρίσει	apokrisei	`N DAT F SG`	answer	to a response	response
`G612-03`	John 1:22	ἀπόκρισιν	apokrisin	`N ACC F SG`	an answer	a formal response	a formal response
`G612-03`	John 19:9	ἀπόκρισιν	apokrisin	`N ACC F SG`	answer	a formal response	a formal response

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