Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνεκτότερος”
Understanding anektóteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
comparative of a derivative of ἀνέχομαι more tolerable. - more endurable
G414
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνεκτότερος
Phonetican-ek-tot'-er-os
Transliterationanektóteros
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
comparative of a derivative of ἀνέχομαι more tolerable. - more endurable
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:22 | “But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.” Word: ἀνεκτότερος (anektóteros) | |
| Mark 6:11 | “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” Word: ἀνεκτότερος (anektóteros) | |
| Luke 10:14 | “But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.” Word: ἀνεκτότερος (anektóteros) |