Strong’s G1456
ἐγκαίνια
Part of speech
Noun, Neuter
Transliteration
egkainia
Pronunciation
en-KAI-nee-ah
Definition
Dedication, Feast of Dedication
Meaning
a renewal, dedication; the feast of rededication.
Usage
The term "egkainia" refers to the concept of dedication or renewal, particularly in a religious or ceremonial context. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to denote the Feast of Dedication, known today as Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Bible references
John 10:22