The meaning of “ἀνάθεμα”
Understanding anáthema reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accused, anathema, curse, X great. - a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or person)
ἀνάθεμα
accused, anathema, curse, X great. - a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or person)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 23:14 | “And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.” Word: ἀνάθεμα (anáthema) | |
| Romans 9:3 | “For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:” Word: ἀνάθεμα (anáthema) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:22 | “If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.” Word: ἀνάθεμα (anáthema) | |
| Galatians 1:9 | “As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.” Word: ἀνάθεμα (anáthema) |