προσαγωγή
prosagōgḗ
G4318 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Admittance or introduction; the act or condition of being brought or led into the presence of someone (often a person of high status), or gaining entry to a place, situation, or relationship. In Greco-Roman administrative and court contexts, the term denotes introduction or formal access, especially to persons of rank or to privileges otherwise unavailable. Within the New Testament, it conveys primarily the sense of being brought into relationship or favor with a figure of authority (metaphorically, God).
Semantic Range
admittance, access to a person or place, introduction or presentation (especially before an authority), the act of being brought into someone’s presence, the right or privilege of entry, establishment of relationship or audience
Root / Etymology
From προσάγω ('to bring or lead to, to present') and the suffix -ή forming abstract nouns designating the action/result of the verb. The etymology is native Greek, drawing on the root ἀγ- ('to lead, bring').
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Hellenistic and later Greek, προσαγωγή describes the act of access, admission, or audience—especially introduction before an official, court, or deity. The term can include both the process (an act of introduction) and the resulting state (the right or status of access). In secular usage, it frequently refers to being admitted into court or being given an audience. In the Pauline New Testament passages (e.g., Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:18; 3:12), it is used metaphorically to describe the state of being granted access to God or to divine favor, a concept read broadly in modern English Bibles as 'access' but more specifically concerns being presented or introduced by an intermediary. This nuance reflects Greco-Roman protocols for approaching authority, where access typically required sponsorship or mediation. The English translation 'access' captures part of the term’s meaning but underplays the function of introduction or presentation; in context, it emphasizes establishment of relationship and rights of entry, not merely physical access. No close Hebraic equivalent existed; the concept reflected institutional realities of Hellenistic society. The noun is rare outside of Christian literature, but the verbal root is common in official and legal contexts.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from προσάγω (compare ἀγωγή); admission:--access.
Root Family
προσαγωγή (prosagōgē) — admittance, introduction, presentation before authority, access by being brought near
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4318-01 |
προσαγωγὴν | prosagogen | N ACC F SG |
access | formal admittance | formal admittance | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4318-01 |
Romans 5:2 | προσαγωγὴν | prosagogen | N ACC F SG |
access | formal admittance | formal admittance |
G4318-01 |
Ephesians 2:18 | προσαγωγὴν | prosagogen | N ACC F SG |
access | formal admittance | formal admittance |
G4318-01 |
Ephesians 3:12 | προσαγωγὴν | prosagogen | N ACC F SG |
access | formal admittance | formal admittance |