ἑρμηνεύω
hermeneuo (hermēneúō)
/her-mayn-yoo'-o/
“to explain, to interpret”
Primary meaning: to explain, to interpret. Strong's: to translate. Lexical nuances: to explain .
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from a presumed derivative of G2060 (Ἑρμῆς) (as the god of language);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
interpret
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: H8638 -> ἑρμηνεύω (to explain, to interpret)
Key Biblical Occurrences (5)
Foundational passages where ἑρμηνεύω (hermeneuo) carries significant theological or narrative weight.