Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
explanation
Usage: ἐπί-λυσις -εως, ἡ (ἐπιλύω), [in Aq.: Gen.40:8; Sm.: Hos.3:4 * ;] __1. release. __2. solution, interpretation: 2Pe.1:20.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1955
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1955 Quick Answer
Strong's G1955 ἐπίλυσις (epilusis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epilusis (ep-il'-oo-sis) n. 1. explanation, i.e. application [from G1956] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include interpretation. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epilusis (ep-il'-oo-sis) n. 1. explanation, i.e. application [from G1956]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- interpretation
Meaning and Definition
epilusis (ep-il'-oo-sis) n. 1. explanation, i.e. application [from G1956] KJV: interpretation Root(s): G1956
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1955. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1955 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epilusis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
interpretation
2 Peter 1:20
How Strong's G1955 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G1955 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1955 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1955.
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1955, grouped by book.
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1955 FAQ
What does epilysis (ἐπίλυσις) mean?
Epilysis (Strong's G1955) is a Greek word most simply glossed "interpretation". epilusis (ep-il'-oo-sis) n. 1. explanation, i.e. application [from G1956]
How many times is epilysis (ἐπίλυσις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1955 across 1 book.
Where can I study epilysis (ἐπίλυσις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1955 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epilysis (ἐπίλυσις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as interpretation. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.