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G1453 · Greek · New Testament
ἐγείρω
egeirō
Verb
to raise, to awaken, to rise

Definition

To awaken from sleep, to raise up, to cause to rise. In the NT, egeirō is the most common verb for resurrection — God raised Jesus from the dead. It appears in nearly every NT resurrection proclamation, from the angel at the tomb to Paul's letters.

Usage & Theological Significance

The passive 'He was raised' (ēgerthē) is the earliest Christian creed (1 Corinthians 15:4). The passive voice is theological: Jesus didn't raise Himself — the Father raised Him, vindicating His sacrifice. 'God raised him from the dead' is the core apostolic proclamation in Acts. The same verb is used for raising the dead during Jesus' ministry (Jairus' daughter, Lazarus), prefiguring His own resurrection.

Key Bible Verses

Matthew 28:6 He is not here; he has been raised, just as he said.
1 Corinthians 15:4 He was buried, and he was raised on the third day.
Romans 10:9 If you believe that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Acts 3:15 God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.
Romans 8:11 He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies.

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