Strong's Number G782

ἀσπάζομαι

aspazomai · as-pad'-zom-ahee

Transliteration:

aspazomai{as-pad'-zom-ahee}

Word Origin:

from 1 (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of 4685

TDNT:

1:496,84

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome

Usage in the KJV:

salute 42, greet 15, embrace 2, take leave 1

Total: 60
Occurs 60 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to draw to one's self
1. to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to
2. to receive joyfully, welcome Used of those accosting anyone; of those who visit one to see him a little while, departing almost immediately afterwards; to pay respects to a distinguished person by visiting him; of those who greet one whom they meet in the way (even not in the East, Christians and Mohammedans do not greet one another); a salutation was made not merely by a slight gesture and a few words, but generally by embracing and kissing, a journey was retarded frequently by saluting.