ἀνάγνωσιςanágnōsis
(the act of) reading
Greek (New Testament) · G320
Meanings
1. recognition.
2. reading: of the public reading of Scripture: Acts 13:15, 2 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:13.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Acts 13:15 After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.”
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ.
- 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.