Word study · Greek

egeirō

to raise, wake, rise

Say it: eh-GAY-roh (approximate)

ἐγείρω

What it means

To wake, raise up, rise. It is the word for resurrection in the passion predictions (14:28) and at the tomb: "He has risen" (16:6).

Range of meaning

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