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Strong's G380 ἀναπτύσσω (anaptysso)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H380 — ishon (“black”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G380
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G380 Quick Answer

Strong's G380 ἀναπτύσσω (anaptusso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anaptusso (an-ap-toos'-so) v. 1. to unroll (a scroll or volume) [from G303 (in the sense of reversal) and G4428] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include opened. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
anaptusso (an-ap-toos'-so) v. 1. to unroll (a scroll or volume) [from G303 (in the sense of reversal) and G4428]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
opened

Meaning and Definition

anaptusso (an-ap-toos'-so) v. 1. to unroll (a scroll or volume) [from G303 (in the sense of reversal) and G4428] KJV: open Root(s): G303, G4428

Original Word
ἀναπτύσσω
Transliteration
anaptusso
Derivation
Root: πτύσσω R1: 303 R2: 4428
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G380. 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)

to unroll

Usage: ἀνα-πτύσσω [in LXX for פָּרַשׂ,etc. ;] to unroll: τ. βιβλίον, Luk.4:17 (WH, R, ἀνοίξας).† (AS)

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How Strong's G380 Is Translated

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

opened Luke 4:17

How Strong's G380 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G380 (ἀναπτύσσω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G380 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 G380 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 4:17 KJV

And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

Strong's G380 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 22:17 Septuagint / Brenton

and now he has hated her, and attaches reproachful words to her, saying, I have not found tokens of virginity with thy daughter; and these are the tokens of my daughter’s virginity. And they shall unfold the garment before the elders of the city.

Judges 8:25 Septuagint / Brenton

And they said, We will certainly give them: and he opened his garment, and each man cast therein an earring of his spoils.

4 Kingdoms 19:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And Hezekiah took the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and he went up to the house of the Lord, and Hezekiah spread it before the Lord,

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G380.

Deuteronomy 22:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and now he has hated her, and attaches reproachful words to her, saying, I have not found tokens of virginity with thy daughter; and these are the tokens of my daughter’s virginity. And they shall unfold the garment before the elders of the city.
Judges 8:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they said, We will certainly give them: and he opened his garment, and each man cast therein an earring of his spoils.
4 Kingdoms 19:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Hezekiah took the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and he went up to the house of the Lord, and Hezekiah spread it before the Lord,
Ezekiel 41:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the windows were latticed, giving light round about to the three stories, so as to look through: and the house and the parts adjoining were planked round about, and so was the floor, and from the floor up to the windows, and the window shutters folded back in three parts for one to look through.
Ezekiel 41:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the holy place and the temple opened on four sides; in front of the holy places the appearance was as the look of
Luke 4:17 New Testament, KJV
And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G380, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G380 FAQ

What does anaptysso (ἀναπτύσσω) mean?

Anaptysso (Strong's G380) is a Greek word most simply glossed "open". anaptusso (an-ap-toos'-so) v. 1. to unroll (a scroll or volume) [from G303 (in the sense of reversal) and G4428]

How many times is anaptysso (ἀναπτύσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G380 across 5 books.

Where can I study anaptysso (ἀναπτύσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G380 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate anaptysso (ἀναπτύσσω)?

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

Does Strong's G380 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G380, with linked reader references where each row is available.