ἔγερσις (egersis)
egersis
resurrection
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun egersis denotes a rising up or awakening, specifically referring to resurrection from the dead in the New Testament. It derives from the verb egeiro, which means to rouse or stir into action. While this term shares a conceptual space with the more common anastasis (a standing up), egersis emphasizes the dynamic act of being raised rather than just the state of being alive again.
This word appears only once in the New Testament, in Matthew 27:53. The verse describes saints who were resurrected after Jesus’ death and entered Jerusalem. By using egersis here, the text highlights the active nature of their return to life, portraying it as a divine awakening that follows the ultimate victory over death.
Its rarity makes this single occurrence particularly significant. It serves as a concrete example of the power inherent in Christ’s sacrifice, showing that resurrection is not merely a future hope but a present reality initiated by His work. The word captures the sudden and decisive shift from death to life.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word egersis appears only once in the New Testament, found in Matthew 27:53. It describes the saints who came out of their tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and entered Jerusalem. Unlike other terms for resurrection that focus on the state of being alive again, this word highlights the dynamic act of rising up. It captures the sudden, decisive shift from death to life initiated by Christ’s victory.
This rare occurrence offers a powerful glimpse into the scope of Jesus’ work. It shows that His sacrifice did not just secure a future hope but began a tangible reality even then. The active nature of this rising reminds us that God is at work in history, breaking the power of death in ways we might not expect. It invites us to trust in the living power behind our faith.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- resurrection1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἔγερσιν1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 27:53
and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they entered into the holy city and appeared to many.
This is the only New Testament occurrence, using the term to describe the active rising of saints from tombs following Jesus' resurrection.