Enkainízō — G1457

Definition

verb

to renew, i.e. inaugurate

1. to renew
2. to do anew, again
3. to initiate, consecrate, dedicate

Usually translated as

consecrate, dedicate

Origin

from G1456

• enkaínia (G1456)

Occurrences

Enkainízō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (2)

• Hebrews 9:18 — Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated (ἐγκεκαίνισται) without blood.
• Hebrews 10:20 — By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated (ἐνεκαίνισεν) for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;