Word Study

The meaning of ἀγαθός

Understanding agathós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G18
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἀγαθός

Phoneticag-ath-os'
Transliterationagathós
Grammar Code
G:A / G:ADV
Greek, Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a primary word benefit, good(-s, things), well. - "good" (in any sense, often as noun)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

88 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 19:16

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

Acts 11:24

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

Philemon 1:14

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
88x
Most Frequent Book
Romans
Book Distribution
Matthew12
Mark2
Luke12
John3
Acts3
Romans18
2 Corinthians2
Galatians2
Ephesians4
Philippians1
Colossians1
1 Thessalonians2
2 Thessalonians2
1 Timothy4
2 Timothy2
Titus4
Philemon2
Hebrews3
James2
1 Peter6
3 John1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἀγαθός' deepen your understanding of Matthew 19:16?