The meaning of “ἄμεμπτος”
Understanding ámemptos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blameless, faultless, unblamable. - irreproachable
ἄμεμπτος
blameless, faultless, unblamable. - irreproachable
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:6 | “And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.” Word: ἄμεμπτος (ámemptos) | |
| Philippians 2:15 | “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;” Word: ἄμεμπτος (ámemptos) | |
| Philippians 3:6 | “Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.” Word: ἄμεμπτος (ámemptos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:13 | “To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. ” Word: ἄμεμπτος (ámemptos) | |
| Hebrews 8:7 | “For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.” Word: ἄμεμπτος (ámemptos) |