ἀνάστασις (Anastasis): The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead
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The Greek noun anastasis, derived from the verb anistemi, literally refers to a standing or rising up. In its broadest lexical usage outside of biblical contexts, it can denote a physical rising from sleep, a standing up to show respect, or even the physical erection or restoration of a structure. In the New Testament, it is occasionally used in a non-resurrection sense to describe a change in status or a moral recovery. For instance, in Luke’s Gospel, Simeon prophesies that Jesus is appointed for the fall and rise, or anastasis, of many in Israel.
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