Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀθέτησις”
Understanding athétēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
disannulling, put away. - cancellation (literally or figuratively)
G115
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀθέτησις
Phoneticath-et'-ay-sis
Transliterationathétēsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
disannulling, put away. - cancellation (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 7:18 | “For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.” Word: ἀθέτησις (athétēsis) | |
| Hebrews 9:26 | “For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” Word: ἀθέτησις (athétēsis) |