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The meaning of ἀμαθής

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

Definition

unlearned. - ignorant

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ἀμαθής

Phoneticam-ath-ace'
Transliterationamathḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unlearned. - ignorant

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 3:16

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Word: ἀμαθής (amathḗs)

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