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Strong's G340 ἀνακαινίζω (anakainizo)

Anakainizo means “renew” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H340 — ayab (“be an enemy”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G340
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 4

Strong's G340 Quick Answer

Strong's G340 ἀνακαινίζω (anakainizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anakainizo (an-ak-ai-nid'-zo) v. 1. to restore [from G303 and a derivative of G2537] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include renew. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anakainizo (an-ak-ai-nid'-zo) v. 1. to restore [from G303 and a derivative of G2537]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
renew

Meaning and Definition

anakainizo (an-ak-ai-nid'-zo) v. 1. to restore [from G303 and a derivative of G2537] KJV: renew Root(s): G303, G2537

Original Word
ἀνακαινίζω
Transliteration
anakainizo
Derivation
Root: καινός R1: 303 R2: 2537
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G340. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to restore

Usage: ἀνα-καινίζω (καινός), [in LXX: 2Ch.15:8, Psa.103:5 104:30, La 5:21 (חָדַשׁ pi., hith)., Psa.39:2 (עָכַר ni.), 1Ma.6:9 * ;] to renew: Heb.6:6 (Isocr., Plut.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G340 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render anakainizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

renew Hebrews 6:6

How Strong's G340 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G340 (ἀνακαινίζω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G340 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G340 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Hebrews 6:6 KJV

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

Strong's G340 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 38:3 Septuagint / Brenton

I was dumb, and humbled myself, and kept silence from good words; And my grief was renewed.

Psalms 102:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Who satisfies thy desire with good things: So that thy youth shall be renewed like that of the eagle.

Psalms 103:30 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created; And thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Strong's G340 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 6:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And there he continued many days: for his grief was ever more and more, and he made account that he should die.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G340.

Psalms 38:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I was dumb, and humbled myself, and kept silence from good words; And my grief was renewed.
Psalms 102:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Who satisfies thy desire with good things: So that thy youth shall be renewed like that of the eagle.
Psalms 103:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created; And thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Lamentations 5:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Turn us, O Lord, to thee, and we shall be turned; And renew our days as before.
Hebrews 6:6 New Testament, KJV
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
1 Maccabees 6:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And there he continued many days: for his grief was ever more and more, and he made account that he should die.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G340, grouped by book.

Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G340 FAQ

What does anakainizo (ἀνακαινίζω) mean?

Anakainizo (Strong's G340) is a Greek word most simply glossed "renew". anakainizo (an-ak-ai-nid'-zo) v. 1. to restore [from G303 and a derivative of G2537]

How many times is anakainizo (ἀνακαινίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G340 across 4 books.

Where can I study anakainizo (ἀνακαινίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G340 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anakainizo (ἀνακαινίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as renew. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G340 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G340, with linked reader references where each row is available.