Word study · Greek

egeirō

to raise, wake, rise

Say it: eh-GAY-roh (approximate)

ἐγείρω

What it means

To wake, raise up, rise. The two men at the tomb say, "He isn't here, but is risen" (24:6), and the disciples report "The Lord is risen indeed" (24:34).

Range of meaning

  • WakeRouse from sleep.
  • Raise upLift or set on one's feet.
  • Raise from the deadResurrection.