Bible Dictionary

Resurrection

The act of rising from the dead.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

398 of 516

Letter

R

Meaning

The act of rising from the dead.

Key Scriptures

  • Job 19:25-27
  • Daniel 12:2
  • John 11:25-26
  • John 20:1-18
  • Acts 24:15
  • 1 Corinthians 15:20-58
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:16
  • Revelation 20:4-6

Also Called

rise again

Original Language

Greek

ἀνάστασις

anastasis

resurrection

Meaning

Resurrection is the act of rising from the dead.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, resurrection refers to the raising of the dead to life.

The Bible records several resurrections and speaks of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the future resurrection of the dead.


Key References

  • Job 19:25-27
  • Daniel 12:2
  • John 11:25-26
  • John 20:1-18
  • Acts 24:15
  • 1 Corinthians 15:20-58
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:16
  • Revelation 20:4-6

  • Death
  • Life
  • Grave
  • Redemption
  • Judgment

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Scriptures

  • Job 19:25-27
  • Daniel 12:2
  • John 11:25-26
  • John 20:1-18
  • Acts 24:15
  • 1 Corinthians 15:20-58
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:16
  • Revelation 20:4-6

Related Terms

Study Topics

resurrection life death prophecy