ἀσπασμόςaspasmós
a greeting (in person or by letter)
Greek (New Testament) · G783
Meanings
a salutation (so always in RV), greeting: oral, Matthew 23:7, Mark 12:38, Luke 1:29, Luke 1:41, Luke 1:44, Luke 11:43, Luke 20:46; written, 1 Corinthians 16:21, Colossians 4:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:17.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 10 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 23:7 They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.’
- Mark 12:38 Jesus also taught: “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces.
- Luke 1:29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.
- Luke 1:41 At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Luke 1:44 When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy.
- Luke 11:43 “What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you love to sit in the seats of honor in the synagogues and receive respectful greetings as you walk in the marketplaces.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.