Original Word: ἀντιμισθία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: antimisthia
Pronunciation: an-tee-mis-thee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-mis-thee'-ah)
Definition: Recompense, reward, return
Meaning: a reward, recompense, retribution.

recompense, reward

From a compound of anti and misthos; requital, correspondence -- recompense.

see GREEK anti

see GREEK misthos

489 antimisthía (from 473 /antí, "matching, corresponding" and 3408 /misthós, "reward") – properly, proportionate reward; matching compensation (which can be pleasant or painful).

Word Origin
from antimisthos (as a reward)
Definition
a reward
NASB Translation
exchange (1), penalty (1).

STRONGS NT 489: ἀντιμισθία

ἀντιμισθία, ἀντιμισθιας, ἡ (ἀντίμισθος remunerating) a reward given in compensation, requital, recompense;

a. in a good sense: 2 Corinthians 6:13 (τήν αὐτήν ἀντιμισθίαν πλατύνθητε καί ὑμεῖς, a concise expression for Be ye also enlarged i. e. enlarge your hearts, just as I have done (2 Corinthians 6:11), that so ye may recompense me — for τό αὐτό, ὁ ἐστιν ἀντιμισθία; cf. Winers Grammar, 530 (493), and § 66, 1 b.; (Buttmann, 190 (164); 396 (339))).

b. in a bad sense: Romans 1:27. (Found besides only in Theophilus of Antioch; Clement of Alexandria; Clement of Rome, 2 Cor. 1, 3, 5 [ET]; 9, 7 [ET]; 11, 6 [ET]), and other church fathers.)

Word Origin: Derived from ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in return") and μισθός (misthos, meaning "wages" or "reward").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντιμισθία, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to reward and recompense, such as:

• Strong's Hebrew 7939 (שָׂכָר, sakar): Meaning "wages" or "reward."
• Strong's Hebrew 1576 (גְּמוּל, gemul): Meaning "recompense" or "benefit."

These Hebrew terms convey similar ideas of reward and recompense, reflecting the biblical principle of receiving according to one's actions.

Usage: The word ἀντιμισθία is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of a reward or recompense, often in a moral or spiritual context. It appears in discussions about the consequences of actions, whether positive or negative.

Context: The term ἀντιμισθία is found in the New Testament, specifically in the context of moral and spiritual recompense. It is used to describe the concept of receiving a reward or return for one's actions, emphasizing the principle of reciprocity. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀντιμισθία appears in the following passage:

• 2 Corinthians 6:13 (BSB): "As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also."

In this verse, the Apostle Paul appeals to the Corinthians for a reciprocal openness of heart, using the concept of ἀντιμισθία to highlight the mutual relationship between himself and the believers. The term underscores the expectation of a reciprocal response in relationships, particularly in the context of spiritual and communal life.

Theologically, ἀντιμισθία can be understood as part of the broader biblical theme of sowing and reaping, where actions have corresponding outcomes. This concept is not limited to material rewards but extends to spiritual and relational dimensions, reflecting the biblical principle that God rewards faithfulness and righteousness.

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