ἐπαναμιμνῄσκω (epanamimnēskō)
epanamimnēskō
to remind
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb epanamimnēskō means to bring someone back to memory or to remind them of something previously known. Its structure combines prefixes indicating repetition and restoration with the root for remembering, suggesting a deliberate act of refreshing another’s recollection rather than introducing new information.
This word appears only once in the New Testament, in Romans 15:15, where Paul writes that he has been bold enough to write to the believers "by way of reminder." The usage highlights a pastoral strategy: acknowledging shared truth while gently reinforcing it. It is not about correcting error but about stabilizing understanding.
Unlike words that simply mean "to remember" oneself, this term focuses on the social act of recalling for another. Paul uses it to describe his role in strengthening the Roman church’s grasp of the gospel they already accepted, showing how repetition can serve as an act of care and clarity within Christian community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
There is a gentle strength in being reminded of what we already know. Paul uses this rare word in Romans to describe his writing not as new instruction, but as a careful re-focusing on shared truth. It suggests that faith often needs steady reinforcement rather than constant novelty.
This approach honors the work God has already begun in your heart. When you feel uncertain or tired, returning to familiar promises can provide stability. It is an act of care to help others see clearly what they have already accepted, creating a space where understanding deepens through patient repetition.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- reminding1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐπαναμιμνῄσκων1×
Key Verses
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Romans 15:15
But I write the more boldly to you in part as reminding you, because of the grace that was given to me by God,
Paul uses this term to clarify that his boldness stems from reinforcing existing grace rather than introducing new doctrine.