Lexical Definition
ἐπίλυσις epílysis (ep-il'-oo-sis) explanation G:N-F
from ἐπιλύω
interpretation.
- explanation, i.e. application
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπιλύσεωσ | interpretation | 2Pet.1.20 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἐπί-λυσις -εως, ἡ (< ἐπιλύω), [in Aq.: Ge 40:8; Sm.: Ho 3:4 * ;]
1. release.
2. solution, interpretation: II Pe 1:20.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 40:8 |
| Hosea | 3:4 |
| 2 Peter | 1:20 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπίλυσις-λῠσις, εως, ἡ,
release from, ἐ. φόβων δίδου 4th-5th c.BC: Aeschylus Tragicus “Septem contra Thebas” 134 (Lyric poetry): absolutely, exemption from banishment, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2. solution, σοφισμάτων 2nd c.AD: Sextus Empiricus Philosophus “Πυρρώνειοι ὑποτυπώσεις” 2.246; explanation, [NT]
__3. discharge, of a debt, δοῦναί τισιν ἐ. [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__4. spell, [Refs]
__5. in Medicine texts, change of dressing, [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Pet.1.20