Quick Definition
ἀνάψυξις, εως, ἡ n.f. refreshing, refreshment
Strong's Definition
from 404; properly, a recovery of breath, i.e. (figuratively) revival
KJV Usage: revival
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
noun, f. | -εως | ψύχομαι
22.35 · Trouble, Hardship, Relief, Favorable Circumstances · Relief from Trouble
relief, breathing space relief from distressful, burdensome circumstances In ACT 3:20 the phrase καιροὶ ἀναψύξεως is generally regarded as a reference to the Messianic age.
In a number of languages it may be extremely difficult to speak of ‘relief coming from the Lord.’ It is easy enough to speak of animate beings ‘coming,’ but to have a state of relief ‘coming’ may be semantically impossible. However, the entire expression in ACT 3:20 may be restructured as ‘so that the Lord may cause you to have relief from trouble’ or ‘... cause you to no longer be troubled.’ For another interpretation of ἀνάψυξις in ACT 3:20, see 25.148.
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Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
ἀνάψυξις anapsyxis 1x
pr. a refreshing coolness after heat; met. refreshing, recreation, rest, Acts 3:20*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
ἀνά-ψυξις, -εως, ἡ
(< ἀναψύχω), [in LXX: Ex 8:15 (11 (רְוָחָה)*;]
a refreshing: Ac 3:19.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
ἀνάψυξις (anapsuxis) — refreshment. ἀνά-ψυξις, εως, ἡ, cooling, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; exposure, ἑλκεος[Refs 5th c.BC+]
2. drying up, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
3. relief, respite, [LXX+4th c.AD+]ad Them.258c; καιροὶ -εως[NT]