Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀκροατής”
Understanding akroatḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hearer. - apparently an intensive of ἀκούω) - a hearer (merely)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀκροατής
Phoneticak-ro-at-ace'
Transliterationakroatḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hearer. - apparently an intensive of ἀκούω) - a hearer (merely)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 2:13 | “(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.” Word: ἀκροατής (akroatḗs) | |
| James 1:22 | “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” Word: ἀκροατής (akroatḗs) | |
| James 1:23 | “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:” Word: ἀκροατής (akroatḗs) | |
| James 1:25 | “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” Word: ἀκροατής (akroatḗs) |