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Strong's G320 ἀνάγνωσις (anagnosis)

Anagnosis means “reading” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H320 — acharith (“latter”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G320
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 5

Strong's G320 Quick Answer

Strong's G320 ἀνάγνωσις (anagnosis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anagnosis (an-ag'-no-sis) n. 1. (the act of) reading [from G314] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include reading. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anagnosis (an-ag'-no-sis) n. 1. (the act of) reading [from G314]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
reading

Meaning and Definition

anagnosis (an-ag'-no-sis) n. 1. (the act of) reading [from G314] KJV: reading Root(s): G314

Original Word
ἀνάγνωσις
Transliteration
anagnosis
Derivation
Root: ἀναγινώσκω R1: 314
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G320. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

reading

Usage: ἀνά-γνωσις, -εως, ἡ [in LXX: Neh.8:8 (מִקְרָא), I Est.9:48, Sir prol. 9, 13 * ;] __1. recognition (Hdt.). __2. reading (Plat., al.): of the public reading of Scripture (Milligan, NTD, 173, 210 f.): Act.13:15, 2Co.3:14, 1Ti.4:13 (Cremer, 158; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G320 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render anagnosis, 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.

reading Acts 13:15

How Strong's G320 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 3 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 G320 (ἀνάγνωσις) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G320 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 G320 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 13:15 KJV

And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

2 Corinthians 3:14 KJV

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

1 Timothy 4:13 KJV

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

Strong's G320 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Nehemiah 8:8 Septuagint / Brenton

So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.

Strong's G320 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 9:48 Septuagint / Brenton

Also Jeshua, Anniuth, Sherebiah, Jadinus, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maiannas, and Kelita, Azariah, and Jozabad, and Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, taught the law of the Lord, and read the law of the Lord to the multitude, making them withal to understand it.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G320.

Nehemiah 8:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
Acts 13:15 New Testament, KJV
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
2 Corinthians 3:14 New Testament, KJV
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
1 Timothy 4:13 New Testament, KJV
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
1 Esdras 9:48 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Also Jeshua, Anniuth, Sherebiah, Jadinus, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maiannas, and Kelita, Azariah, and Jozabad, and Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, taught the law of the Lord, and read the law of the Lord to the multitude, making them withal to understand it.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G320, grouped by book.

Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G320 FAQ

What does anagnosis (ἀνάγνωσις) mean?

Anagnosis (Strong's G320) is a Greek word most simply glossed "reading". anagnosis (an-ag'-no-sis) n. 1. (the act of) reading [from G314]

How many times is anagnosis (ἀνάγνωσις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G320 across 5 books.

Where can I study anagnosis (ἀνάγνωσις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G320 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anagnosis (ἀνάγνωσις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as reading. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G320 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G320, with linked reader references where each row is available.