The meaning of “ἐχθρός”
Understanding echthrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
enemy, foe. - hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile) - usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan)
ἐχθρός
enemy, foe. - hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile) - usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:25 | “But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” Word: ἐχθρός (echthrós) | |
| Luke 10:19 | “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Word: ἐχθρός (echthrós) | |
| Romans 11:28 | “As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.” Word: ἐχθρός (echthrós) | |
| Galatians 4:16 | “Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” Word: ἐχθρός (echthrós) | |
| Colossians 1:21 | “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled” Word: ἐχθρός (echthrós) |