Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
conversion
Usage: ἐπι-στροφή, -ῆς, ἡ (ἐπιστρέφω) [in LXX: Eze.47:7 (שׁוּב), Sir.18:21 49:2, etc. ;] a turning about; metaphorically, conversion (Field, Notes, 246): Act.15:3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1995
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
5
Strong's G1995 Quick Answer
Strong's G1995 ἐπιστροφή (epistrophe) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epistrophe (ep-is-trof-ay') n. 1. reversion, i.e. morally, revolution [from G1994] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include conversion. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epistrophe (ep-is-trof-ay') n. 1. reversion, i.e. morally, revolution [from G1994]
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- conversion
Meaning and Definition
epistrophe (ep-is-trof-ay') n. 1. reversion, i.e. morally, revolution [from G1994] KJV: conversion Root(s): G1994
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1995. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1995 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epistrophe, 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.
conversion
Acts 15:3
How Strong's G1995 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1995 (ἐπιστροφή) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Ezekiel 42:11 — ἐπιστροφὰς
- Ezekiel 47:7 — ἐπιστροφῇ
- Ezekiel 47:11 — ἐπιστροφῇ
- Judges 8:9 — ἐπιστροφῇ
- Sirach 18:21 — ἐπιστροφήν
Strong's G1995 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 G1995 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
Strong's G1995 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Gideon said to the men of Penuel, When I return in peace, I will break down this tower.
I am my kinsman’s, And his desire is toward me.
And the walk was in front of them, according to the measures of the chambers toward the north, both according to the length of them, and according to the breadth of them, and according to all their openings, and according to all their turnings, and according to their lights, and according to their doors.
Strong's G1995 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Humble thyself before thou be sick, And in the time of sins show repentance.
Great travail is created for every man, And a heavy yoke is upon the sons of Adam, From the day that they go out of their mother’s womb, Till the day that they return to the mother of all things.
He behaved himself uprightly in the conversion of the people, And took away the abominations of iniquity.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1995.
And Gideon said to the men of Penuel, When I return in peace, I will break down this tower.
I am my kinsman’s, And his desire is toward me.
And the walk was in front of them, according to the measures of the chambers toward the north, both according to the length of them, and according to the breadth of them, and according to all their openings, and according to all their turnings, and according to their lights, and according to their doors.
as I returned; and, behold, on the brink of the river there were very many trees on this side and on that side.
But at the outlet of the water, and the turn of it, and where it overflows its banks, they shall not heal at all; they are given to salt.
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
Humble thyself before thou be sick, And in the time of sins show repentance.
Great travail is created for every man, And a heavy yoke is upon the sons of Adam, From the day that they go out of their mother’s womb, Till the day that they return to the mother of all things.
He behaved himself uprightly in the conversion of the people, And took away the abominations of iniquity.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1995, grouped by book.
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1995 FAQ
What does epistrophe (ἐπιστροφή) mean?
Epistrophe (Strong's G1995) is a Greek word most simply glossed "conversion". epistrophe (ep-is-trof-ay') n. 1. reversion, i.e. morally, revolution [from G1994]
How many times is epistrophe (ἐπιστροφή) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G1995 across 5 books.
Where can I study epistrophe (ἐπιστροφή) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1995 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epistrophe (ἐπιστροφή)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as conversion. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1995 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1995, with linked reader references where each row is available.