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
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?