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Strong's G783 ἀσπασμός (aspasmos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H783 — artachshashta (“Artaxerxes”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G783
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 6

Strong's G783 Quick Answer

Strong's G783 ἀσπασμός (aspasmos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aspasmos (as-pas-mos') n. 1. a greeting (in person or by letter) [from G782] It has 10 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include salutation and salutations. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aspasmos (as-pas-mos') n. 1. a greeting (in person or by letter) [from G782]
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
salutation and salutations

Meaning and Definition

aspasmos (as-pas-mos') n. 1. a greeting (in person or by letter) [from G782] KJV: greeting, salutation Root(s): G782

Original Word
ἀσπασμός
Transliteration
aspasmos
Derivation
Root: ἀσπάζομαι R1: 782
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G783. 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)

salutation

Usage: ἀσπασμός, -οῦ, ὁ (ἀσπάζομαι), a salutation (so always in RV), greeting: oral, Mat.23:7, Mrk.12:38, Luk.1:29, 41 1:44 11:43 20:46; written, 1Co.16:21, Col.4:18, 2Th.3:17.† (AS)

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How Strong's G783 Is Translated

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

salutation Luke 1:29 salutations Mark 12:38

How Strong's G783 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 10 linked usages.

Strong's G783 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 G783 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 23:7 KJV

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Mark 12:38 KJV

And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

Luke 1:29 KJV

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G783.

Matthew 23:7 New Testament, KJV
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Mark 12:38 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Luke 1:29 New Testament, KJV
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Luke 1:41 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:44 New Testament, KJV
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 11:43 New Testament, KJV
Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
Luke 20:46 New Testament, KJV
Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
Colossians 4:18 New Testament, KJV
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 3:17 New Testament, KJV
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G783, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 5 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G783 FAQ

What does aspasmos (ἀσπασμός) mean?

Aspasmos (Strong's G783) is a Greek word most simply glossed "greeting". aspasmos (as-pas-mos') n. 1. a greeting (in person or by letter) [from G782]

How many times is aspasmos (ἀσπασμός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G783 across 6 books.

Where can I study aspasmos (ἀσπασμός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G783 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate aspasmos (ἀσπασμός)?

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