Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
answer
Usage: ἀπό-κρισις, -εως, ἡ (ἀποκρίνομαι), [in LXX for דָּבָר, etc. ;] an answering, an answer: Luk.2:47 20:26, Jhn.1:22 19:9.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G612
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
17
Books
7
Strong's G612 Quick Answer
Strong's G612 ἀπόκρισις (apokrisis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apokrisis (ap-ok'-ree-sis) n. 1. a response [from G611] It has 17 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include answer and answers. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- apokrisis (ap-ok'-ree-sis) n. 1. a response [from G611]
- Usage
- 17 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- answer and answers
Meaning and Definition
apokrisis (ap-ok'-ree-sis) n. 1. a response [from G611] KJV: answer Root(s): G611
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G612. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G612 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apokrisis, 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.
answer
Luke 20:26
3×
answers
Luke 2:47
How Strong's G612 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 10 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 G612 (ἀπόκρισις) appears 13 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Deuteronomy 1:22 — ἀπόκρισιν
- Job 15:2 — ἀπόκρισιν
- Job 31:14 — ἀπόκρισιν
- Job 32:4 — ἀπόκρισιν
- Job 32:5 — ἀπόκρισις
Strong's G612 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 G612 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
Strong's G612 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
10 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And ye all came to me, and said, Let us send men before us, and let them go up to the land for us; and let them bring back to us a report of the way by which we shall go up, and of the cities into which we shall enter.
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
Will a wise man give for answer a mere breath of wisdom? And does he fill up the pain of his belly,
Strong's G612 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; And with patience give answer.
Miss not the discourse of the elders: For they also learned of their fathers, And of them thou shalt learn understanding, And to give answer as need requireth.
Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: And some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
Usage Excerpts
First 17 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G612.
And ye all came to me, and said, Let us send men before us, and let them go up to the land for us; and let them bring back to us a report of the way by which we shall go up, and of the cities into which we shall enter.
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
Will a wise man give for answer a mere breath of wisdom? And does he fill up the pain of his belly,
What then shall I do if the Lord should try me? And if also he should at all visit me, can I make an answer?
But Elihu had forborne to give an answer to Job, Because they were older than he.
And Elihu saw that there was no answer In the mouth of the three men; And he was angered in his wrath.
If thou canst, give me an answer: Wait therefore; stand against me, and I will stand against thee.
I will answer thee, And thy three friends.
Why do I yet plead? being rebuked even while reproving the Lord: Hearing such things, whereas I am nothing: And what shall I answer to these arguments? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.
Anger slays even wise men; Yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: But a grievous word stirs up anger.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; And with patience give answer.
Miss not the discourse of the elders: For they also learned of their fathers, And of them thou shalt learn understanding, And to give answer as need requireth.
Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: And some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G612, grouped by book.
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G612 FAQ
What does apokrisis (ἀπόκρισις) mean?
Apokrisis (Strong's G612) is a Greek word most simply glossed "answer". apokrisis (ap-ok'-ree-sis) n. 1. a response [from G611]
How many times is apokrisis (ἀπόκρισις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 17 linked usages for Strong's G612 across 7 books.
Where can I study apokrisis (ἀπόκρισις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G612 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate apokrisis (ἀπόκρισις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as answer and answers. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G612 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 10 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G612, with linked reader references where each row is available.