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The meaning of ἀνόσιος

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

Definition

unholy. - wicked

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ἀνόσιος

Phonetican-os'-ee-os
Transliterationanósios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unholy. - wicked

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 1:9

Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Word: ἀνόσιος (anósios)
2 Timothy 3:2

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Word: ἀνόσιος (anósios)

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Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
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