Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀθέμιτος”
Understanding athémitos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
abominable, unlawful thing. - from the base of τίθημι) - illegal - by implication, flagitious
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀθέμιτος
Phoneticath-em'-ee-tos
Transliterationathémitos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
abominable, unlawful thing. - from the base of τίθημι) - illegal - by implication, flagitious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 10:28 | “And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.” Word: ἀθέμιτος (athémitos) | |
| 1 Peter 4:3 | “For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:” Word: ἀθέμιτος (athémitos) |