κτίσις
ktisis
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "κτίσις" (ktisis) primarily refers to the act of creating or the process of creation. It can also mean the result of that act, referring to what has been created, such as the natural world or all created things collectively. Additionally, it can specifically refer to humanity or even non-human creation, depending on the context.
original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
The Greek word ktisis means "original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including building, creation, creature, ordinance.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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This word acts as a root form.
Creation & Cosmos Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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