ἄνθρωπος | Bill Mounce

Vocabulary Form

ἄνθρωπος, -ου, ὁ

Definition

man; person, human being; people, mankind

Erasmian

Modern

Root

ἀνθρωπο

Frequency

550

476

Cognates

Anthropology is the study of humans.

Mnemonics

“There is one mediator between God and mankind; an ἄνθρωπος, Christ Jesus” (1 Tim 2:5)

“An ἄνθρωπος does not live on bread alone” (Matt 4:4).

“There is one mediator between God and ἄνθρωπος; a man, Christ Jesus” (1 Tim 2:5).

Mnemonic Singing

Father love is reigning o'er us,
brother love binds man to man.

Song

Verse

“There is one mediator between God and mankind; an ἄνθρωπος, Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)

“An ἄνθρωπος does not live on bread alone.” (Matt 4:4)

“There is one mediator between God and ἄνθρωπος; a man, Christ Jesus.” (1 Tim 2:5)

Biblical Concordance

Hebrews 5:1	For every high priest, being chosen from among men (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc), is appointed on behalf of men (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc) to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Hebrews 6:16	For people (anthrōpoi \| ἄνθρωποι \| nom pl masc) swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts to an end all dispute.
Hebrews 7:8	In the one case, mortal men (anthrōpoi \| ἄνθρωποι \| nom pl masc) receive tithes, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.
Hebrews 7:28	For the law appoints men (anthrōpous \| ἀνθρώπους \| acc pl masc) as high priests who have weaknesses, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints the Son who has been made perfect forever.
Hebrews 8:2	an officiating priest of holy things and of the true tabernacle which the Lord put up, not man (anthrōpos \| ἄνθρωπος \| nom sg masc).
Hebrews 9:27	And just as it is appointed for mortals (anthrōpois \| ἀνθρώποις \| dat pl masc) to die once, and after that to experience judgment,
Hebrews 13:6	So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man (anthrōpos \| ἄνθρωπος \| nom sg masc) do to me?”
James 1:7	For that person (anthrōpos \| ἄνθρωπος \| nom sg masc) must not imagine that he will receive anything from the Lord;
James 1:19	Understand this, my dear brothers: everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
James 2:20	Would you like to be shown, you shallow person (anthrōpe \| ἄνθρωπε \| voc sg masc), that faith without works is useless?
James 2:24	You see that a person (anthrōpos \| ἄνθρωπος \| nom sg masc) is justified by works and not by faith alone.
James 3:8	But the tongue, no one is able to tame; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
James 3:9	With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God.
James 5:17	Elijah was a man (anthrōpos \| ἄνθρωπος \| nom sg masc) exactly like us, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and for three years and six months no rain fell on the earth.
1 Peter 2:4	As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc) but chosen by God and precious,
1 Peter 2:15	For this is the will of God: by doing good to silence the ignorance of foolish men (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc).
1 Peter 3:4	but let it be the inner person (anthrōpos \| ἄνθρωπος \| nom sg masc) of the heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which in the sight of God is precious.
1 Peter 4:2	so that you no longer live your remaining days in the flesh concerned about human (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc) desires but about the will of God.
1 Peter 4:6	It was for this very purpose that the gospel was preached to the dead, so that though they were judged as men (anthrōpous \| ἀνθρώπους \| acc pl masc) in the flesh, they might live as God in the Spirit.
2 Peter 1:21	for prophecy never had its origin in the will of man (anthrōpou \| ἀνθρώπου \| gen sg masc), but men (anthrōpoi \| ἄνθρωποι \| nom pl masc) borne along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
2 Peter 2:16	But he was rebuked for his own transgression — a dumb donkey, speaking with the voice of a man (anthrōpou \| ἀνθρώπου \| gen sg masc), restrained the madness of the prophet.
2 Peter 3:7	But by the same word the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc).
1 John 5:9	If we receive the testimony of men (anthrōpōn \| ἀνθρώπων \| gen pl masc), the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son.
Jude 1:4	For certain men (anthrōpoi \| ἄνθρωποι \| nom pl masc) have stolen in unawares — men who long ago were designated for this condemnation — ungodly men who turn the grace of our God into an excuse for blatant immorality, and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Revelation 1:13	and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man (anthrōpou \| ἀνθρώπου \| gen sg masc), dressed in a long robe and with a gold sash tied high across his chest.