Lexicon phantasma: Apparition, Ghost Original Word: φάντασμα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spirit. From phantazo; (properly concrete) a (mere) show ("phantasm"), i.e. Spectre -- spirit. see GREEK phantazo HELPS Word-studies 5326 phántasma – properly, a manifestation; "an appearance, apparition (so Aesch., etc.)" (A-S). [5326 (phántasma) originally referred to "seeing" a ghost or apparition.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phantazó Definition an appearance, apparition NASB Translation ghost (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5326: φάντασμαφάντασμα, φαντασματος, τό (φαντάζω), an appearance; specifically, an apparition, spectre: Matthew 14:26; Mark 6:49. (Aeschylus, Euripides, Plato, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, others; Wis. 17:14 (15).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φαίνω (phaino), meaning "to appear" or "to shine."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φάντασμα, the concept of a spirit or ghostly figure can be loosely associated with Hebrew terms such as רוּחַ (ruach, Strong's H7307), meaning "spirit" or "wind," and אוֹב (ob, Strong's H178), referring to a ghost or spirit of the dead. These terms capture the essence of supernatural or spiritual entities within the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term φάντασμα is used in the New Testament to describe a supernatural appearance or vision, often perceived as a ghostly figure. Context: The Greek word φάντασμα appears in the New Testament in the context of supernatural occurrences, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. It is used to describe the disciples' reaction when they see Jesus walking on the water, as they initially mistake Him for a ghostly apparition. Forms and Transliterations Φαντασμα φάντασμα Φάντασμά Phantasma PhántasmáLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:26 N-NNSGRK: λέγοντες ὅτι Φάντασμά ἐστιν καὶ NAS: and said, It is a ghost! And they cried KJV: It is a spirit; and INT: saying a ghost it is And Mark 6:49 N-NNS |